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Larkspur Community Primary School
Beacon Lough East, Larkspur Primary School, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6SS, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.3 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
157
Capacity
203
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 93%, this primary school demonstrates strong support from families, despite its Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement." While the school's performance in Key Stage 2 shows that 42% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, there is room for growth, particularly as no students achieved the higher standard. Overall, it may be worth considering for families who value community engagement and parental involvement.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 42% | Bottom 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (42 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
100%
My child feels safe
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
Good range of subjects
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
School supports development
95%
School keeps me informed
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
School has high expectations
88%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.9%
Other14.0%
Black African3.8%
Asian Other3.2%
White Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Asian Indian2.5%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Location
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54.93326, -1.57396 · NE9 6SS
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN108330
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.larkspurprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Larkspur Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Larkspur Community Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Larkspur Community Primary School a good school?
Larkspur Community Primary School scores 5.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Larkspur Community Primary School?
Based on 42 Ofsted Parent View responses, Larkspur Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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