Larchfield Primary and Nursery School, based in Maidenhead, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Larchfield Primary and Nursery School currently has around 226 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.6% boys and 50.4% girls. Around 38.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.1%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 39.4%. other white pupils make up about 12.8% , followed by indian at 11.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Bargeman Road, Maidenhead, SL6 2SG |
| Website: | http://www.larchfieldschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01628622522 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Jacqui Kearney |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109938 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/06/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 246 |
| Number of Pupils: | 226 |
| Number of Boys: | 112 |
| Number of Girls: | 114 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 39.40% | 89 |
| Other White | 12.80% | 29 |
| Indian | 11.50% | 26 |
| Pakistani | 9.70% | 22 |
| White and Asian | 6.60% | 15 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.30% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 4.40% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 2.70% | 6 |
| African | 1.80% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.30% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead Nursery School School Lane , SL6 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,665 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larchfield Junior School Bargeman Road , SL6 2SG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larchfield County Infant School Bargeman Road , SL6 2SG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larchfield Primary and Nursery School Bargeman Road , SL6 2SG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boyne Hill CofE Infant and Nursery School Rutland Road , SL6 4HZ | - not rated | 962 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Junior School Westborough Road , SL6 4AR | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desborough School Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB | - not rated | 573 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Desborough School Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB | - not rated | 573 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Desborough College Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Altwood CofE Secondary School Altwood Road , SL6 4PU | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Altwood Church of England School Altwood Road , SL6 4PU | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire College of Art and Design Raymond Road , SL6 6DF | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brocket PRU - Alternative Provision 15 Boyn Hill Avenue , SL6 4EY | - not rated | 952 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Preparatory School Limited 2 West Road , SL6 1PD | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redroofs School for the Performing Arts 26 Bath Road , SL6 4JT | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenhead College for Girls 1 College Avenue , SL6 6AW | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Claires Court Schools 1 College Avenue , SL6 6AW | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.