Larkhill Primary School
Salisbury, SP4 8QB · Wiltshire · primary school
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139th of 181 primary schools in Wiltshire we can score, 201 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 3,073 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.77 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Larkhill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 171 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 student? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Larkhill Primary School
Overview
Larkhill Primary School is described as a "friendly and inclusive place to learn" where pupils are "proud of their school." Leaders have maintained a focus on improving the quality of education despite staffing changes, resulting in a "broad and well-planned curriculum" that excites pupils. The school benefits from strong community links, particularly with the nearby military, and staff are supported through effective training and workload management.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, following the school’s rules to "be ready, respectful and safe," and feel secure because staff address problems quickly.
- The curriculum in subjects like mathematics and history is well-structured, with leaders identifying "small steps of knowledge" to help pupils succeed.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who "achieve well from their starting points."
- Reading is given a high profile, with teachers skilled at helping pupils read with expression and increasing fluency.
- Pupils develop into "kind and caring citizens" through roles of responsibility and opportunities to celebrate cultural diversity.
Areas to improve
- Some staff lack the expertise to teach phonics effectively, meaning some early readers do not make expected progress.
- In a few wider curriculum subjects, leaders have not identified the precise knowledge pupils need to build over time, limiting depth of learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear systems, thorough recruitment checks, and regular staff training ensuring pupils are safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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