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Larkfield Primary School
Preston New Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 8PA, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.5 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
261
Capacity
285
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 56% of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 72% nationally. While the higher standard achievement at 15% indicates room for growth, the school is better than 47% of its peers according to the LocaleIQ score. Parents can expect a supportive learning environment, though they may want to consider the areas for improvement in higher attainment levels.
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Last inspected: 14 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.7%
Other5.0%
White Other2.7%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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53.66584, -2.96241 · PR9 8PA
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN104887
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.larkfieldprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Larkfield Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Larkfield Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2023.
Is Larkfield Primary School a good school?
Larkfield Primary School scores 46.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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