The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- DISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mr Stephen Bowsher
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Larchwood Gardens, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9NG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGrove House School
Free school · 1.4km away
Becket Keys Church of England Free School
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood
Primary · 1.6km away
Bentley St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Brentwood School
Independent · 2.2km away
Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Brentwood County High School
Secondary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Larchwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Larchwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Larchwood Primary School?
Larchwood Primary School currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Larchwood Primary School take?
Larchwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Larchwood Primary School?
Larchwood Primary School is in Brentwood, CM15 9NG, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Larchwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Larchwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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