The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
33% 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, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 87
- Capacity
- 48%
- FSM
- 57.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- IVY LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Philippa Moore
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Tower Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7LP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPriors Wood Primary School
Primary · 643m away
Kingshill Infant School
Primary · 711m away
Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 742m away
St Catherine's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Chauncy School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Presdales School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Pinewood School
Special school · 2.0km away
Middleton School
Special school · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Larkspur Academy's Ofsted rating?
Larkspur Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Larkspur Academy?
Larkspur Academy currently has 87 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Larkspur Academy take?
Larkspur Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Larkspur Academy?
Larkspur Academy is in Ware, SG12 7LP, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Larkspur Academy have a sixth form?
No, Larkspur Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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