The short version
Below-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 19 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
- 180
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 42.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- QUANTUM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Katie Allen
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Dorset Avenue, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9UB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodcroft Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Octavia House Schools, Essex
Independent · 689m away
Beehive Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 750m away
Meadgate Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Moulsham Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Mildmay Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Mildmay Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Mildmay Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Larkrise Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Larkrise Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Larkrise Primary School?
Larkrise Primary School currently has 180 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Larkrise Primary School take?
Larkrise Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Larkrise Primary School?
Larkrise Primary School is in Chelmsford, CM2 9UB, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Larkrise Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Larkrise Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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