Larkfields Junior School
Nottingham, NG16 1EP · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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141st of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,892 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7/10 among them, against 3.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Larkfields Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 243 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the inspection was in early 2024, what specific improvements have been made to support pupils reaching the higher standard? How does the school support pupils who are below the national median in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Larkfields Junior School
Overview
Larkfields Junior School is described as a "caring and inclusive school" where pupils behave well and are happy. The report highlights that the school has "high expectations of all pupils" and provides effective support for well-being, with safeguarding arrangements deemed "effective."
Strengths
- Pupils "behave well," are "polite and well mannered," and consistently apply the school’s ‘Take Care’ values.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and inclusive," underpinned by six ‘key drivers’ that help pupils become independent learners and creative thinkers.
- Teachers have "good subject knowledge" and present information clearly, ensuring most pupils are clear about what they are learning.
- Reading is prioritised with daily support, helping pupils at early stages to quickly develop "fluency and confidence."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive well-adapted support, allowing them to "learn successfully alongside other pupils."
Areas to improve
- In a few foundation subjects, curriculum planning is not precise enough, meaning pupils do not always "build on what they have learned... over time."
- The quality of writing is not consistently developed across all subjects, as pupils do not always get opportunities to "develop detailed written responses."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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