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Larkholme Primary School
Windermere Avenue, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8QB, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.9 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
275
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 84%, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11. The school performs well in key stage 2, with 63% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 56% of schools nationally. However, only 2% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 10 July 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (32 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
97%
My child feels safe
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
School has high expectations
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
School keeps me informed
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
I'd recommend this school
84%
School supports development
84%
School responds to concerns
75%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.3%
White Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed Other0.4%
Location
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53.90336, -3.03937 · FY7 8QB
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119299
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.larkholme.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Larkholme Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Larkholme Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 July 2019.
Is Larkholme Primary School a good school?
Larkholme Primary School scores 51.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% 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 Larkholme Primary School?
Based on 32 Ofsted Parent View responses, Larkholme Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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