SchoolScoresLarkfields Junior School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Coronation Road, Nuthall, Nottingham, NG16 1EP
0115 919 4343 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 December 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
53 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Nottingham (Nottinghamshire) comparisons use the 60 of its 134 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 74 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Nottingham (Nottinghamshire) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 58th highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 49th highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 59th highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 25 parents whose child had been bullied 44th highest of 48 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 8% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 32% | 57% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 40 parents who had raised a concern 58th highest of 58 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 1% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 82% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 58th highest of 60 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Nottingham (Nottinghamshire) figures pool parents at the Nottingham (Nottinghamshire) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
61 pupils in this year group.
61% — 3 points below the Nottinghamshire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 61% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Nottinghamshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 75th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.4% | 24.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 44th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 1.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 29th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.8% | 11.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 120th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 12.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 39th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 50th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.4% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 131st lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 11% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.6 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 126th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 51st highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 68% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.1 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 90th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 60% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.3 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 65th highest of 127 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 51% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 13.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Larkfields Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023
- Kimberley Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mornington Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hollywell Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Horsendale Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hempshill Hall Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Djanogly Strelley Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 34% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gilthill Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rufford Primary and Nursery School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crabtree Farm Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Larkfields Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Larkfields Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 December 2023.
How did Larkfields Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Larkfields Junior School?
64% of the 53 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Larkfields Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 122575.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.