Larkfield Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Southport, North West PR9 8PA · Sefton
#1014 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#8163 of 15,697 nationally
About Larkfield Primary School
Larkfield Primary School is a local authority primary located in Southport, in the Sefton local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 256 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 49.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1014th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (84th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (29th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 256; capacity filled 100.4%.
There are 26 schools in Southport; Larkfield Primary School ranks 9th of 26 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)56%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)15%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)20.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Larkfield Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 256
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 20.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 100.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 56%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 15%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Larkfield Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Churchtown Primary School
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
660 students · 433 m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
319 students · 479 m away
Stanley High School
Southport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
783 students · 929 m away
Marshside Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students · 991 m away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
158 students · 1.4 km away
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
194 students · 1.8 km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students · 2.2 km away
Norwood Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
621 students · 2.3 km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
207 students · 2.9 km away
Meols Cop High School
Southport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
916 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Eastway Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
256 students
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
256 students
Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School
Ellesmere Port · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
256 students
Trinity Church of England/Methodist School
Skelmersdale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
256 students
Light Oaks Infant School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
255 students
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
257 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Larkfield Primary School a good school?
Larkfield Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 49.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1014 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Larkfield Primary School rank in North West?
Larkfield Primary School ranks #1014 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #8163 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Larkfield Primary School?
Larkfield Primary School had 256 students in 2025.
Is Larkfield Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Larkfield Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Larkfield Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Larkfield Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.