Larkspur Community Primary School, Gateshead

In its own words: "At Larkspur Community Primary School, w e learn for life, believe we can, and ensure everyone belongs. Rooted in our values of love, acceptance, respect, kindness, support, positivity, understanding, and resilience, we nurture every child to be ready, respectful, and resilient, empowering them to grow confidently, overcome challenges, and thrive as valued members of our vibrant community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "My name is Katy Anglesea, and I am thrilled and deeply honoured to be the Headteacher here at Larkspur. Having spent the last 24 years working in education, as a class teacher, Deputy Headteacher and Acting Headteacher. I’m excited to be leading a school that already feels so special and full of potential."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include eco club and forest school.

In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at Larkspur Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 58% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 79% in Gateshead and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 91% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Larkspur Community Primary School as their first choice and 30 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Larkspur Community Primary School are St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton (0.4 miles, 64% reading, 68% maths); Fell Dyke Community Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 66% reading, 68% maths); Glynwood Community Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 85% reading, 68% maths); and Windy Nook Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 78% reading, 74% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Larkspur Community Primary School.

42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Larkspur Community Primary School (as of September 2025): 93% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 77% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (77%).

58.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 26% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (69%), other ethnic groups (14%) and Asian (6%).

In 2026, 61 pupils (39.6%) received SEN support and 6 (3.9%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Larkspur Community Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Felling (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sundew Road (sw-bound), 160 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Larkspur Community Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Larkspur Community Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 5.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Larkspur Community Primary School are Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead (0.1 miles); XP Gateshead (0.8 miles); Grace College (1.3 miles); and Heworth Grange School (1.3 miles).