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Larchwood Primary School
Larchwood Gardens, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9NG, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.0 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
419
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score better than 77% of schools, this primary school demonstrates solid performance and community standing. It boasts a 66% rate of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 47% nationally. However, only 15% of pupils achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 66% | Top 47% 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 British77.3%
White Other4.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Black Other2.4%
Asian Indian2.4%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Other1.7%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.63558, 0.28776 · CM15 9NG
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN140828
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.larchwoodprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Larchwood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Larchwood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2024.
Is Larchwood Primary School a good school?
Larchwood Primary School scores 77.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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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