Larwood School
URN: 143604 • Stevenage SG1 5BZ
Overview
- Name
- Larwood School
- URN
- 143604
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BRIGHTER FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Pierre van der Merwe (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01438236333
- Website
- Visit Larwood School website
- Address
-
Larwood Drive, Stevenage SG1 5BZ
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Summary
Larwood School, located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, is an academy special converter that caters to children with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties, as well as those with autism spectrum conditions and ADHD. The school emphasizes the importance of nurturing relationships between staff and pupils, maintaining small class sizes of fewer than ten students to ensure personalized support.
The curriculum at Larwood focuses on literacy, numeracy, and creativity, aiming to provide a dynamic and flexible learning environment. The school promotes a positive ethos through a reward system that encourages good behaviour and achievement, helping students to develop both academically and socially.
Larwood School is committed to fostering a safe and secure environment where children can thrive. Collaboration with parents and various professionals is integral to the school's approach, ensuring that each child's individual needs are met. The school strives to instil a love of learning and the values of teamwork, resilience, and personal growth in all its students.
The curriculum at Larwood focuses on literacy, numeracy, and creativity, aiming to provide a dynamic and flexible learning environment. The school promotes a positive ethos through a reward system that encourages good behaviour and achievement, helping students to develop both academically and socially.
Larwood School is committed to fostering a safe and secure environment where children can thrive. Collaboration with parents and various professionals is integral to the school's approach, ensuring that each child's individual needs are met. The school strives to instil a love of learning and the values of teamwork, resilience, and personal growth in all its students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Larwood School (60.2)
- Stevenage Education Support Centre (57.7)
- The Valley School (54.0)
- Greenside School (51.3)
- Lonsdale School (49.9)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BRIGHTER FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Capacity
- 123
- Pupils
- 117
- Boys
- 101
- Girls
- 16
- FSM %
- 58.10
- Open date
- 2016-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 117 | 101 | 16 | 123 | 58.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 100 | 89 | 11 | 101 | 58.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 90 | 83 | 7 | 94 | 56.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 90 | 83 | 7 | 90 | 56.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 86 | 81 | 5 | 86 | 50.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 80 | 69 | 11 | 80 | 55.00 |
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