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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Outcomes for pupils Requires Improvement
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Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make good progress in writing, mathematics, geography, and history. PE teaching is particularly effective.
Foundational Skills: Teaching in phonics is effective, but reading requires improvement due to mismatched and underdeveloped reading opportunities.
Areas Needing Improvement: The curriculum needs to be broadened, particularly in French and understanding of different cultures and British values.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well, respond well to instructions, feel safe, and exhibit good social skills.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' attainment in mathematics is good, but reading outcomes require improvement due to poor comprehension skills.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders have put systems in place to improve support for disadvantaged pupils, including an external review.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders have acted quickly on improvement recommendations for SEND support, resulting in good progress for these pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The staff act on any concerns raised about bullying or name-calling, ensuring pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has a strong culture of safeguarding with effective pastoral support for vulnerable pupils.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are much happier with recent improvements in communication and what the school provides.
Parental Involvement: Staff provide workshops for parents and communicate through an online system, improving engagement.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are reflective, open about their teaching, and well-supported by leadership.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching improvements have led to better progress in mathematics, writing, history, and geography.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders have implemented accurate assessment systems linked to teacher training.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some challenges remain in teaching reading comprehensively across all subjects.
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Larkholme Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.

It has 298 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.

At this school, 55% 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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Ofset report Good Good Requires Improvement
Age range 4-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 19.6 25.8 17.3
Proficient Math 105 108 99
Proficient Read 103 109 100
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 105 96 97
Reading 103 97 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 55% 55.57% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 10% 7.4% 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 -2.1 Below Average
Writing -1.9 Below Average
Maths -0.6 Below 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 102 2 95 96
Reading 100 2 95 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 49% 12 60.01% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 5% 3 9.2% 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 -4.6 Well Below Average
Writing -3.1 Below Average
Maths -3.4 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 104 1 94 94
Reading 102 1 95 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 61% 3 60.92% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 2% 9.08% 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 -4.6 Well Below Average
Writing -1.4 Below Average
Maths -3 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 105 94 93
Reading 101 95 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 64% 57.03% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 2% 7.79% 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 -4.4 Well Below Average
Writing -0.5 Below Average
Maths -1.0 Below Average
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 26th Oct 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 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Larkholme Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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