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Larchfield Primary and Nursery School
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Larchfield Primary and Nursery School
- Primary
- Windsor and Maidenhead SL6 2SG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of mathematics is effective; pupils make strong progress in basic maths skills and apply knowledge well.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils have access to a broad and balanced curriculum enriched with extra-curricular activities like archery, fencing, computing, and choir.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders should ensure consistent challenge for the most able pupils in mathematics and improve comprehension skills and writing progress in early years.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in key stage 2 mathematics is in line with national averages, but the most able pupils need more challenge. Reading schemes improved enjoyment and habits.
Support for Falling Behind: Any pupil not making required progress is swiftly identified and support is allocated.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is mainly good, children are friendly, and teachers are helpful.
Support for SEND Pupils: Records show that swift action is taken when necessary to ensure pupils and their families get the support they need.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective; bullying is extremely rare and handled by teachers.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe, understand e-safety guidelines, and have access to comprehensive safeguarding measures.
Parent Feedback: Parents are proud of the local school and are pleased with their children's happiness and safety.
Parental Involvement: The school has been put back into the hearts of the community; parents feel part of a wonderful school family.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum includes activities like archery, fencing, computing, and choir.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor classrooms in early years enable children to enjoy their learning across all areas of the curriculum.
Teacher Engagement: Staff share the headteacher’s vision and goals, building a strong, collaborative team with high morale.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' assessment of reading is accurate, and new reading schemes have created a culture of enjoyment of reading.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: High standards in safeguarding training and responsibility are maintained. Teachers maximize opportunities to improve vocabulary.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Most able pupils are not always challenged enough in mathematics.
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About Us
Larchfield Primary and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 239 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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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At Larchfield, we take pleasure in being a welcoming school at the centre of our neighbourhood.
Building transparency, trust, and solid relationships with our families and the community is something that our school is very essential in.
We make an effort to provide for all of our kids' needs.
No matter their academic standing, all of our students are given challenges; a sizable portion of Year 6 students consistently leave our programme having performed better than the national average.
All of our kids should grow up to be independent, resilient, and prepared for the next phase of their lives.
We stand by the concept that "our children are at the centre of all we do," and as a result, we constantly work to advance both as a school and as learners.
You are welcome to get in touch with us, visit us, and learn more about what we do. You will discover a school that is committed to making sure that our students and their families come first and are at the centre of all we do.
Only through fostering relationships with meaningful communication with our families can our school continue to grow.
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Building transparency, trust, and solid relationships with our families and the community is something that our school is very essential in.
We make an effort to provide for all of our kids' needs.
No matter their academic standing, all of our students are given challenges; a sizable portion of Year 6 students consistently leave our programme having performed better than the national average.
All of our kids should grow up to be independent, resilient, and prepared for the next phase of their lives.
We stand by the concept that "our children are at the centre of all we do," and as a result, we constantly work to advance both as a school and as learners.
You are welcome to get in touch with us, visit us, and learn more about what we do. You will discover a school that is committed to making sure that our students and their families come first and are at the centre of all we do.
Only through fostering relationships with meaningful communication with our families can our school continue to grow.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | - | 18.2 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 104 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 99 | 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 | 60% | 58.75% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 10.5% | 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 | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 104 2 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 | 99 | 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 | 48% 9 | 64.35% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 1 | 15.97% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
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 | 106 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 4 | 96 | 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 | 57% 15 | 64.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 1 | 16.29% | 9.16% |
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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above Average |
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 | 108 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 98 | 93 |
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 | 72% | 63.57% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 14% | 8.19% |
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 | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | 4.5 | Well Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Larchfield Primary and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1