Larkrise Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Boundary Brook Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4AN |
| Phone | 01865721476 |
| Reference Number | 146815 |
Larkrise Primary School is performing well overall, having achieved a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas. This marks the first inspection since its conversion to an academy in February 2019, and the school has made notable improvements since previously being judged inadequate in May 2018. The inclusive environment fosters creativity and kindness, encouraging students to engage actively in their learning and extracurricular activities. Parents express high satisfaction with the school's supportive atmosphere and the respect shown towards their children.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 430 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.4%
Girls: 48.6% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 30% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 26 | 57 |
| 2 | 33 | 25 | 58 |
| 3 | 30 | 27 | 57 |
| 4 | 32 | 21 | 53 |
| 5 | 26 | 27 | 53 |
| 6 | 25 | 31 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 53.5% |
| White, Other | 10% |
| Pakistani | 7.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.7% |
| Asian, Other | 6.3% |
| White & Asian | 4.4% |
| African | 3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Welcoming and inclusive community
- Strong emphasis on personal development and character building
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Curriculum success in reading, mathematics and science
- Engaged and motivated students participating in various clubs
- Strong leadership from the headteacher and governing body
- Effective safeguarding measures in place
Areas for Improvement
- Some lesson activities in foundation subjects do not build on prior learning
- Unclear expectations for learning outcomes in a few foundation subjects
- Attendance issues for disadvantaged pupils
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 13% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.7 | ||
| Writing | -4.2 | ||
| Maths | 1.6 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 46 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 25 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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