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Larwood School
Hertfordshire·Not applicable·East of England·Academy special converter·SG1 5BZ
URN: 143604GoodOfsted published 15 Jan 2023
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Compare with Larwood SchoolSchool information
| URN | 143604 |
| Local authority | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Academy special converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 5-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Bianca Osobu |
| Trust | BRIGHTER FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | SG1 5BZ |
| Pupils | 117 |
| FSM eligible | 58.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Larwood Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5BZ
www.larwood.herts.sch.uk1438236333| DfE number | 7034 |
| UKPRN | 10061769 |
| Opened | 1 Nov 2016 |
| GIAS updated | 23 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 15 Jan 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Good
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| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 9 Nov 2022 |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2023 |