Larklands Infant School
URN: 112708 • Ilkeston DE7 5DR
Overview
- Name
- Larklands Infant School
- URN
- 112708
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Smith (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01159324288
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Park Road, Ilkeston DE7 5DR
Summary
Larklands Infant School is a community primary school located in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, accommodating 154 pupils with a capacity of 179. The school provides a mixed-gender environment and has a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to serving the local community. The school aims to create a friendly and inclusive atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Larklands is designed to foster a love for learning while promoting British values such as respect, tolerance, and individual liberty. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating subjects like history and phonics into engaging learning experiences. Parents are encouraged to participate in their children's education through regular newsletters and events, including parents' evenings.
Larklands Infant School also prioritizes the well-being of its students, offering support for those with special educational needs. The school actively engages with families and the wider community, ensuring a collaborative approach to the development of confident and happy citizens. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The curriculum at Larklands is designed to foster a love for learning while promoting British values such as respect, tolerance, and individual liberty. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating subjects like history and phonics into engaging learning experiences. Parents are encouraged to participate in their children's education through regular newsletters and events, including parents' evenings.
Larklands Infant School also prioritizes the well-being of its students, offering support for those with special educational needs. The school actively engages with families and the wider community, ensuring a collaborative approach to the development of confident and happy citizens. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- September 2025 Newsletter (download)
- May 2025 Newsletter (download)
- April 2025 Newsletter (download)
- Log in (other)
- Ofsted (other)
- Website design byAPrimarySite (other)
- CEOP (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Charlotte Nursery and Infant School (70.2)
- Morley Primary School (68.8)
- St Thomas Catholic Primary (64.2)
- Richardson Endowed Primary School (63.8)
- Horsley Woodhouse Primary School (63.1)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 179
- Pupils
- 154
- Boys
- 69
- Girls
- 85
- FSM %
- 32.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 154 | 69 | 85 | 179 | 32.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 162 | 80 | 82 | 179 | 37.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 178 | 101 | 77 | 179 | 36.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 178 | 101 | 77 | 179 | 36.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 174 | 94 | 80 | 179 | 32.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 202 | 103 | 99 | 179 | 26.60 |
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