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Larkrise Primary School

Larkrise Primary School

Oxford, OX4 4ANPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

96%

Capacity

430

Pupils

2.6x

Demand

About Larkrise Primary School

Larkrise Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Oxford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 430 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 450 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Larkrise Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jon Gray, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9704th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 31 in Oxford.

Larkrise Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 155 applications for 60 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 60 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Larkrise Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Tennis, Athletics, Football, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Book Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Oxford, Larkrise Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBoundary Brook Road, Oxford, Oxford, OX4 4AN
HeadteacherJon Gray
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils430
Free School Meals (FSM)15.2%
School Capacity430 / 450 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)

9704th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 71%

1437th of 2,034

In South East

Top 71%

22nd of 31

In Oxford

Top 71%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

54%

Expected Standard

13%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:80%
Higher:41%
Writing
Expected:70%
Higher:18%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:68%
Higher:27%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -4%

'22/23

58%

'23/24

54%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteSports HallGymnasiumArt StudiosMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

CricketTennisAthleticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

CodingGardeningBook Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

60

Applications

155

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.6x
0x1x2x3x5x+

60 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Larkrise Primary School

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.

Contact Information

01865721476www.larkriseprimary.org

Boundary Brook Road, Oxford

Oxford, OX4 4AN

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Boundary Brook Road, Oxford

Oxford, OX4 4AN

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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