Larks Hill Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4RJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Larks Hill Primary School is a primary school in Pontefract for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 1st of 33 primary schools in Pontefract. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 March 2025, report published 30 March 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 March 2025

Pupils are proud of their school. Pupils greet visitors warmly, engage in conversations maturely and show impeccable manners. They are polite, respectful and confident. There is a calm, supportive environment. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and caring. Pupils love coming to school. Attendance is impressively high. Pupils take pride in the many experiences on offer. They embrace the wide range of opportunities that enrich their learning and personal development. Pupils follow firmly embedded routines. Pupils achieve exceptionally well. They consistently meet the school's high expectations for learning and behaviour by embracing the school's values. Pupils, right from Reception, have excellent attitudes to learning. They recognise that reading is the key to accessing learning across the curriculum and develop a deep love of books. Pupils work attentively together, respect each other and form strong relationships. Older pupils act as role models, supporting younger children to develop their independence. Pupils are confident and independent. Pastoral support is exemplary. Pupils feel safe, valued and supported to do their best. They are well prepared for their next steps. Pupils have a strong understanding of fundamental British values. They discuss sensitive topics maturely. Pupils engage thoughtfully with issues such as diversity and equality.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths97%

97%, 35 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths53%

53%, 45 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score112

112, 6 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score112

112, 7 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

203 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals5.9%

5.9%, 20.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0.5%

0.5%, 21.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.3%

12.3%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2%

2%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Larks Hill Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Carleton Park Junior and Infant School0.4 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding87% met the expected standard
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School0.6 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding93% met the expected standard
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract0.7 milesOfsted: Good77% met the expected standard
St Giles C of E Academy1 mileOfsted: Good78% met the expected standard
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School1 mileOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
ARK SCHOOLS
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Richard Beevers
Address
Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4RJ
Local authority
Wakefield
URN
139499

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.