Larchwood Primary School
URN: 140828 • Brentwood CM15 9NG
Overview
- Name
- Larchwood Primary School
- URN
- 140828
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- DISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 71.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephen Bowsher (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01277372450
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Larchwood Gardens, Brentwood CM15 9NG
Summary
Larchwood Primary School is a mixed academy located in Brentwood, Essex, with a current enrollment of 419 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school prides itself on fostering a welcoming community atmosphere, emphasizing the importance of open communication between parents and staff. Headteacher Steve Bowsher promotes an open-door policy, encouraging feedback to enhance the educational experience for all students.
The school follows the National Curriculum and offers a broad range of subjects, supplemented by extra-curricular activities to support students' holistic development. Larchwood Primary is committed to providing high-quality education, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive academically and socially.
In addition to its educational offerings, Larchwood Primary School actively engages with parents through various initiatives, including a Parents' Association and opportunities for volunteering. The school also addresses the needs of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and provides resources for families, such as information on free school meals and remote learning options. For more details, visit their website at www.larchwoodprimary.co.uk.
The school follows the National Curriculum and offers a broad range of subjects, supplemented by extra-curricular activities to support students' holistic development. Larchwood Primary is committed to providing high-quality education, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive academically and socially.
In addition to its educational offerings, Larchwood Primary School actively engages with parents through various initiatives, including a Parents' Association and opportunities for volunteering. The school also addresses the needs of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and provides resources for families, such as information on free school meals and remote learning options. For more details, visit their website at www.larchwoodprimary.co.uk.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald (76.6)
- Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School (70.4)
- St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Shenfield (70.2)
- St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Infant School (68.4)
- Warley Primary School (64.3)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 419
- Boys
- 215
- Girls
- 204
- FSM %
- 19.80
- Open date
- 2014-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 419 | 215 | 204 | 420 | 19.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 417 | 218 | 199 | 420 | 21.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 412 | 214 | 198 | 420 | 21.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 412 | 214 | 198 | 420 | 21.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 387 | 205 | 182 | 420 | 19.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 356 | 204 | 152 | 420 | 17.10 |
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