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Larks Hill Junior and Infant School

Wakefield, WF8 4RJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
93%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
24 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#156 of 13,686 nationally

About Larks Hill Junior and Infant School

If you are a parent in Wakefield looking for a primary school, the experience of other families at Larks Hill Junior and Infant School is a strong signal. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, a remarkable 97% of the 64 respondents said they would recommend the school. The feedback is consistently positive: 88% strongly agreed their child is happy, and 94% strongly agreed their child feels safe. Behaviour is seen as a real strength, with 83% strongly agreeing the school ensures pupils are well behaved. The school is also highly sought after. For entry in 2025/26, Larks Hill received 107 applications for just 30 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.57 to one. Only 24 first-preference applications could be offered a place, which gives you a clear sense of its popularity among local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLarks Hill, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF8 4RJ
HeadteacherJames Parkinson
Local AuthorityWakefield
Number of Pupils202
Free School Meals (FSM)6.4%
School Capacity202 / 210 (96% full)

The full report on this school

What 64 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 30 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallPlaying FieldsForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

Cross CountryRoundersFootballGymnasticsAthleticsNetballDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaFilm ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Larks Hill Junior and Infant School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.