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 is highly ambitious and carefully designed to build pupils’ knowledge over time”. Additionally, the report noted that the curriculum is “highly inclusive,” ensuring that all pupils access the same high-quality education.
The school’s fantastic personal development offer was also highlighted, “The personal development offer is excellent. It includes a wealth of deliberately designed experiences, both within and beyond the curriculum,” demonstrating the school’s holistic approach to personal growth and wellbeing.
Kara Adams, Headteacher at Larks Hill Junior & Infant School, said:
I am absolutely thrilled with the outcomes from our recent Ofsted Inspection. At Larks Hill, we are relentless in our strive to ensure that all our pupils receive the highest quality of education and I am delighted that this was recognised throughout this process.
These outcomes are a result of the hard work, quality, care and committed approach from the whole school community – the Trust CEO and Directors, the school governing board, my staff, our pupils and our families. I am immensely proud to be a part of such a supportive team of people and we will continue to ensure that our offer provides our pupils with the highest quality of education they deserve.
Looking Ahead
The Outstanding judgement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the staff and pupils at Larks Hill Junior and Infant School. Both the school and Pontefract Academies Trust remain committed to continuous improvement, aiming to provide even greater life chances for pupils.
We look forward to the future and what’s to come for Larks Hill Junior and Infant School.
Read the full report here.