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Larkfields Junior School

Broxtowe, NG16 1EPPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Last admitted 2.5 mi
Ranking
#6,034
of 13,686 nationally

About Larkfields Junior School

Larkfields Junior School is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, located in the Broxtowe area of Nottinghamshire. It sits within a competitive local landscape; among the 286 primary schools in the local authority, it ranks 101st, placing it in the middle of the pack. The top-performing peers in the area are John Blow Primary School, Harworth CofE Academy, and Bunny CofE Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. For families seeking an Outstanding-rated alternative, the nearest such school is Hucknall Flying High Academy, about 2.9 kilometres away. Larkfields itself has held a Good rating from Ofsted since at least 2014, and its most recent inspection in December 2023 confirmed that rating across all five categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and overall effectiveness. The school is led by headteacher Jessica Scott and currently has 244 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 240.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCoronation Road, Nottingham, Broxtowe, NG16 1EP
HeadteacherJessica Scott
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils244
Free School Meals (FSM)16.4%
School Capacity244 / 240 (102% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
GymnasiumICT SuiteSports HallSensory RoomDining HallForest SchoolPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

AthleticsRoundersSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubGardeningChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Larkfields Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.