Larkmead School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Faringdon Road, Abingdon, OX14 1RFOpen in maps

Larkmead School is a secondary school in Abingdon for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 3rd of 4 secondary schools in Abingdon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 February 2015, report published 2 March 2015

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

144 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score39.4

39.4, 6.7 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths34.7%

34.7%, 10.7 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths54.9%

54.9%, 9.9 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc23.6%

23.6%, 16.9 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.44

3.44, 0.65 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

66 students

Average point score per A level entry32.46

32.46, 2.54 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

959 pupils on roll, with places for 1,060

Eligible for free school meals20.1%

20.1%, 6.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language9%

9%, 12.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.9%

18.9%, 4.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.7%

5.7%, 0.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Larkmead School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Helen and St Katharine0.2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 71.8
John Mason School0.5 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 44.5
Abingdon School0.6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 16.4
Fitzharrys School0.8 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 46.0
Cothill House2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Jonathan Dennett
Phone
01235520141
Website
larkmead-school.com
Address
Faringdon Road, Abingdon, OX14 1RF
Local authority
Oxfordshire
URN
143890

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.