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Larkspur Academy

East Hertfordshire, SG12 7LPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
2 1st-choice / 2 places
Ranking
#7,665
of 13,686 nationally

About Larkspur Academy

Parents considering Larkspur Academy will find a school that is genuinely popular with local families, even though it is a small village primary. In its most recent admissions round for 2025/26, the school received 16 applications for just 2 available places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 8 to 1. That level of demand suggests a strong local reputation. The school itself is very small, with just 87 pupils against a capacity of 180, so classes are intimate and every child is known well. A significant proportion of pupils — 57.8% — are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average and points to a community that faces some economic challenges. The headteacher, Philippa Moore, leads a team that has clearly made an impression on parents, though the school does not publish a formal parent view survey result to back that up.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTower Road, Ware, East Hertfordshire, SG12 7LP
HeadteacherPhilippa Moore
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils87
Free School Meals (FSM)57.8%
School Capacity87 / 180 (48% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsLibraryArt StudiosGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

SwimmingRoundersGymnasticsCricketAthleticsNetballDance

Clubs & Activities

ChessBook ClubEco ClubGardeningArt ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:10

Source: larkspurprimary.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Larkspur Academy

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