Larkrise Primary School, Chelmsford

In its own words: "Welcome to Larkrise Primary School. We were rated as a Good school by Ofsted in June 2024. We believe all children can learn with success, thrive with happiness and ultimately achieve excellence in school and life."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Larkrise is part of the Quantum Multi- Academy Trust; a small leap of faith to achieve something very special. Our vision is simple yet profound: "To deliver an outstanding educational experience within a community that cares." Larkrise is a vibrant one-form entry primary school, serving the local community in Great Baddow, Chelmsford."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, choir, Lego, sewing and maths club.

In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at Larkrise Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 55% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 72% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 19 families put Larkrise Primary School as their first choice and 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 21 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Larkrise Primary School are Beehive Lane Community Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 77% reading, 81% maths); Meadgate Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths); Baddow Hall Junior School (0.7 miles, Good, 78% reading, 78% maths); and Baddow Hall Infant School (0.7 miles, Good).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Larkrise Primary School.

Larkrise Primary School is one of 8 schools run by Quantum Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.

39.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 28.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (54%), Asian (15%) and Mixed (9%).

In 2026, 37 pupils (21.3%) received SEN support and 4 (2.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Chelmsford Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Noakes Avenue North (s-bound), 140 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Larkrise Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 153 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Essex (97), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Larkrise Primary School issued 25 suspensions, 13.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Larkrise Primary School are Great Baddow High School (0.2 miles), Moulsham High School (0.9 miles) and The Sandon School (1.1 miles).