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Larkhill Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Larkhill Primary School
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Larkhill Primary School
- Primary
- Durrington SP4 8QB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching staff show pupils how to read with expression; build confidence using the 'do it, secure it and deepen it' approach
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have mapped out important knowledge and skills, including in history and mathematics
Areas Needing Improvement: A few subjects lack precise knowledge and skill progression
Performance in Maths & Reading: Lessons build on prior knowledge; pupils read with increasing fluency
Support for Falling Behind: Staff quickly identify and support anyone needing extra help in reading
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, following 'be ready, respectful and safe' rules
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff adapt the curriculum effectively to support SEND pupils
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is infrequent; issues are resolved quickly by staff
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective systems ensure pupil safety; strong safeguarding awareness
Parent Feedback: Use Ofsted Parent View to see and give opinions about the school
Parental Involvement: The school encourages parental feedback and involvement through various ways
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils engage in diverse activities, such as Stonehenge performances and 'bluey club'
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy time in forest school, learning resilience and cooperation
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are proud to work at the school and receive quality training
Impact on Student Progress: The curriculum builds students' knowledge step by step ensuring progress
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular coaching helps develop teaching practices
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers lack expertise in teaching phonics effectively
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About Us
Larkhill Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 194 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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C
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 2-11 | 5-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.5 | 20.1 | 18.2 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 103 | - |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 102 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% | 54.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.97% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | 59.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 9.3% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Larkhill Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
