Larkspur Academy
48%
Capacity
87
Pupils
8.0x
Demand
About Larkspur Academy
Larkspur Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the East Hertfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 87 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (48% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Larkspur Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Philippa Moore, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7665th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 47 in East Hertfordshire.
Larkspur Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 16 applications for 2 places, making it 8.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 2 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Larkspur Academy include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Library, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Gymnastics, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Eco Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 57.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Hertfordshire, Larkspur Academy is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Tower Road, Ware, East Hertfordshire, SG12 7LP |
| Headteacher | Philippa Moore |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 87 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 57.8% |
| School Capacity | 87 / 180 (48% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7665th of 13,686
Nationally
822nd of 1,612
In East of England
32nd of 47
In East Hertfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
45%
'23/24
60%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed2
16
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
2 families put this school as their 1st choice (13% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Tower Road, Ware
East Hertfordshire, SG12 7LP
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