The short version
Average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 275
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 30.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Ms Claire Gilmour (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Windermere Avenue, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8QB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood
Secondary · Very close
Rossall School
Independent · 893m away
Fleetwood Flakefleet Primary School
Primary · 942m away
Charles Saer Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Wulstan's and St Edmund's Catholic Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Northfold Community Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Shakespeare Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Seaview Learning Centre
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Larkholme Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Larkholme Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Larkholme Primary School?
Larkholme Primary School currently has 275 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Larkholme Primary School take?
Larkholme Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Larkholme Primary School?
Larkholme Primary School is in Fleetwood, FY7 8QB, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Larkholme Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Larkholme Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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