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
Larwood School building in Stevenage

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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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