Larchwood Primary School

About Larchwood Primary School

Larchwood Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Brentwood, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 419 pupils on roll. It is part of DISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 19% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

419 / 420 (100%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

2 July 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Larchwood Gardens, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9NG

Phone

01277372450

Head Teacher

Stephen Bowsher

Website

www.larchwoodprimary.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Larchwood Primary School?

Larchwood Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Brentwood, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Larchwood Primary School have?

Larchwood Primary School has 419 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Larchwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Larchwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024).

How does Larchwood Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

66% of pupils at Larchwood Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Larchwood Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Larchwood Primary School is part of DISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is Larchwood Primary School?

Larchwood Primary School is located at Larchwood Gardens, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9NG.