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Larwood School
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- Stevenage SG1 5BZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils are encouraged to read regularly and supported to catch up. Phonics are taught daily in every year group.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum gets pupils successfully back on track with their learning, including in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Learning targets can sometimes be too broad; need to define important content more precisely.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Many older pupils join the school unable to read but gain confidence over time. Phonics are taught daily.
Support for Falling Behind: High-quality support meets pupils’ social, emotional, and mental health needs from the outset.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ response to leaders’ high expectations of behaviour is impressive; they manage their own behavior exceptionally well.
Support for SEND Pupils: EHC plans are used effectively and reviewed regularly to meet pupils’ needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and sorted out quickly if it happens; pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The well-considered personal, social, and health education curriculum promotes tolerance and respect.
Parent Feedback: Parents are highly positive about the differences the school makes to their child’s behavior and family life.
Parental Involvement: Events like 'Larwood’s Got Talent,' Christmas productions, and community singing involve parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Exciting events and educational visits allow pupils to showcase their performance skills and bring learning to life.
Teacher Engagement: Staff share leaders’ ambitious vision for all pupils and are proud of their school.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders ensure learning is mostly well planned to build on what pupils already know.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subject leads are new to the role and still developing; need training to evaluate provision effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders need to ensure staff are confident in defining important content for pupils to learn.
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About Us
Larwood School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 100 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
At this school, 7% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.9 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 102 | - |
| Proficient Read | 115 | 104 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 115 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 7% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.95% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -13.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -13.7 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 89 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 91 3 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 4% | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.98% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -6.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -7.9 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 91 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 94 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.72% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Larwood School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1