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Larkrise Primary School

Chelmsford, CM2 9UBPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#6,439
of 13,686 nationally

About Larkrise Primary School

Larkrise Primary School in Chelmsford is a school that local parents clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 63 applications for just 23 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.74. Of those, 17 families put it as their first preference, and all 17 were offered a place. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation among the families who know it best. The school is a state primary for mixed genders, ages 4 to 11, and is not affiliated with any religious character. Headteacher Katie Allen leads a school with 180 pupils, which is slightly below its capacity of 210, meaning there is some room for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 42.8%, which is notably higher than the national average and gives a sense of the community the school serves.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDorset Avenue, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, CM2 9UB
HeadteacherKatie Allen
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils180
Free School Meals (FSM)42.8%
School Capacity180 / 210 (86% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsICT SuiteLibraryMusic RoomsDining HallGymnasiumForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsNetballFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirFilm ClubEco ClubChessGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: larkrise.essex.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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