Larklands Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Park Road Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5DR |
| Reference Number | 112708 |
Larklands Infant School continues to uphold the standards established during its previous inspection, demonstrating effective action towards maintaining high educational quality. The school fosters a strong commitment to providing a positive learning environment, with staff and pupils expressing pride in their community. With a focus on improving reading instruction and the overall curriculum, pupils are achieving well and displaying exceptional behavior, indicating a supportive and engaging atmosphere for learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 154 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.81%
Girls: 55.19% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 2 | 24 | 23 | 47 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.4% |
| African | 3.2% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 26 Mar 2019 | Short inspection |
| 11 Dec 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 04 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in phonics and have strong basic skills in writing and mathematics.
- Exceptional pupil behavior and engagement in school activities.
- Strong support systems for pupils with SEND, with effective parent feedback.
- A rich and purposeful early years curriculum that prepares children well for Year 1.
- A commitment to staff wellbeing and support, creating a close-knit community.
Areas for Improvement
- Knowledge in some lessons is introduced too quickly and not broken down sufficiently.
- Attendance rates are currently below national levels, with some pupils persistently absent.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 40 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Kensington Junior Academy
St John's Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5PA |
0.33 miles |
|
Chaucer Infant School
Cantelupe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5LN |
0.37 miles |
|
Chaucer Junior School
Cranmer Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5JH |
0.47 miles |
|
Field House Infant School
Lower Whitworth Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4LT |
0.53 miles |
|
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
Church View, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4LF |
0.68 miles |
|
Hallam Fields Junior School
Longfield Lane, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4DB |
0.88 miles |
|
Charlotte Nursery and Infant School
Trinity Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8LQ |
1.08 miles |
|
Granby Junior School
Heanor Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8DX |
1.18 miles |
|
Ladywood Primary School
Oliver Road, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4NH |
1.24 miles |
|
Trowell CofE Primary School
Derbyshire Avenue, Trowell, Nottingham, Notts, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3QD |
1.34 miles |
|
Dallimore Primary & Nursery School
Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam, Dallimore Primary School, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4GZ |
1.42 miles |
|
Awsworth Primary and Nursery School
The Lane, Awsworth, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2QS |
1.53 miles |
|
Cotmanhay Junior School
Beauvale Drive, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8RR |
1.7 miles |
|
Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School
Beauvale Drive, Cotmanhay, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8RR |
1.7 miles |
|
Kimberley Primary School
Swingate, Kimberley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2PG |
2.35 miles |
|
Portland Spencer Academy
Westwick Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 4HB |
2.44 miles |
|
Gilthill Primary School
Gilt Hill, Kimberley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2GZ |
2.45 miles |
|
Firbeck Academy
Firbeck Road, Wollaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 2FB |
2.46 miles |
|
Albany Infant and Nursery School
Grenville Drive, Stapleford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 8PD |
2.46 miles |
|
Albany Junior School
Pasture Road, Stapleford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 8HR |
2.53 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
King George Avenue, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5HS |
0.82 miles |
|
Blue Mountain Education
Willow Farm, Off Newton Lane, Ilkeston, Cossall, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2SD |
0.99 miles |
|
Kirk Hallam Community Academy
Godfrey Drive, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4HH |
1.12 miles |
|
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy
Abbot Road, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4HX |
1.39 miles |
|
Bennerley Fields School
Stratford Street, Cotmanhay, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8QZ |
1.48 miles |
|
Nottingham University Samworth Academy
Bramhall Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 4HY |
2.6 miles |
|
Bilborough College
Bilborough Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 4DQ |
2.61 miles |
|
The Kimberley School
Newdigate Street, Kimberley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2NJ |
2.77 miles |
|
Bramcote College
Moor Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3GA |
2.8 miles |
|
Foxwood Academy
Derby Road, Bramcote, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3GF |
2.91 miles |
|
Fernwood School
Goodwood Road, Wollaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 2FT |
2.97 miles |
|
Westbury Academy
Chingford Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3BT |
3.09 miles |
|
Friesland School
Nursery Avenue, Sandiacre, Nottinghamshire, NG10 5AF |
3.27 miles |
|
Progression 2 Work
Old Beauvale School, Beauvale, Newthorpe, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2EZ |
3.42 miles |
|
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy
Harvey Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3GP |
3.53 miles |
|
George Spencer Academy
Arthur Mee Road, Stapleford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 7EW |
3.56 miles |
|
Hall Park Academy
Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3EA |
3.57 miles |
|
Oak Field School
Wigman Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3HW |
3.59 miles |
|
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy
Beechdale Road, Aspley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3EZ |
3.64 miles |
|
Alderman White School
Chilwell Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3DU |
3.68 miles |