Larkholme Primary School
Fleetwood, FY7 8QB · Lancashire · primary school
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251st of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.4/10 against 2,283 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| 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.
Larkholme Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% 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 November 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Eco Club, Retro Club, Times tables after school club, and Mad Science, with drumming available for music. Trips include a Remembrance Service at the Cenotaph in Fleetwood and a visit to the Council Chamber at Wyre Council. An after-school club is also provided.
Getting in
The published school roll is 276 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 to move from the expected standard to the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Eco Club curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Larkholme Primary School
Overview
Larkholme Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a nurturing environment where pupils are happy, feel valued, and behave well. Staff are supportive, and the school has achieved greater stability following a period of turbulence.
Strengths
- Pupils are "cared for at this nurturing school" and are greeted by "calm and caring staff."
- The curriculum is "carefully ordered to help pupils know and remember more over time," with high expectations for all, including those with SEND.
- Reading is a priority; staff are "well trained to support pupils with learning to read" and quickly identify those not keeping pace.
- Attendance rates are high for the majority, with "effective support to families" for those who do not attend regularly.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of opportunities, including "outdoor learning," clubs, and roles of responsibility like sports leaders.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects where the curriculum is new, assessment strategies are at an "early stage of development," hindering teachers in identifying gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- The school should ensure teachers are "suitably equipped to check pupils’ learning across the curriculum" to adapt future teaching effectively.
Safeguarding
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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