Larks Hill Primary School
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
Pupil numbers and mix
203 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Larks Hill Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton Park Junior and Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 87% met the expected standard |
| Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 93% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| St Giles C of E Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% 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
- Phone
- 01977722845
- 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.