Larks Hill has been ranked the 5th best primary school out of 100 in the Wakefield Local Authority for attainment in reading, writing and maths.
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Larks Hill ranked within the Top 10 primary schools in Wakefield
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April
2025
2025
Ofsted – Outstanding in all five categories!
We are delighted to share the results of the recent Ofsted inspection at Larks Hill Junior and Infant School (March 2025). Larks Hill has achieved Outstanding judgements in all five categories: Quality of education Behaviour and attitudes Personal development Leadership and management Early years provision This milestone reflects the exceptional education that pupils receive during their time at Larks Hill. Report Highlights The Ofsted report celebrates that, “pupils love coming to school. Attendance is impressively high.” The report also emphasises that, “pupils achieve exceptionally well” throughout their time at Larks Hill. Praise was given to the school’s curriculum, “The curriculum… Read more
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April
2025
2025
PAT Primary Maths Championship
At the end of March, Pontefract Academies Trust had the pleasure of hosting the very first PAT Primary Maths Championship, bringing pupils together from across our seven primary schools for a day of fierce competition. This event was a celebration of the mathematical talent within our Trust and an opportunity for our brightest young minds to showcase their skills. Each of our seven primary schools entered a team of six students who were carefully selected for their outstanding abilities in Mathematics. The pupils competed in three challenging rounds: Relay Round, Puzzle Round, and Buzzer Round, which determined the two schools… Read more