Larchwood Primary School
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66% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, above the national average of around 61%.
- Expected standard (R+W+M):
- 66%
- Higher standard (R+W+M):
- 15%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 66.0% | 15.0% | 78.0% | 78.0% | 85.0% | 106.0 | 106.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 58.0% | 11.0% | 65.0% | 79.0% | 68.0% | 104.0 | 104.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 66.0% | 12.0% | 73.0% | 92.0% | 88.0% | 105.0 | 105.0 |
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School information
| URN | 140828 |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 4-11 |
| Headteacher | Stephen Bowsher |
| Trust | DISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL TRUST |
| Admissions | — |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | CM15 9NG |
| Latest pupils | 419 |
| FSM eligible | 19.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Larchwood Gardens, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9NG
www.larchwoodprimary.co.uk/View local authority page1277372450| DfE number | 2105 |
| UKPRN | 10045829 |
| Opened | 1 Jul 2014 |
| GIAS updated | 12 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 8 Sept 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Publication date | 8 Sept 2024 |