The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.4 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.4
4.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
7.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.10
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 146 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 940
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 20.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Dennett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Faringdon Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1RF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Manor Preparatory School
Independent · Very close
St Helen and St Katharine
Independent · Very close
The Unicorn School
Independent · 827m away
John Mason School
Secondary · 836m away
Abingdon School
Independent · 941m away
Carswell Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon
Primary · 1.1km away
Fitzharrys School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Larkmead School a selective school?
No. Larkmead School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Larkmead School?
Larkmead School currently has 940 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Larkmead School take?
Larkmead School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Larkmead School?
Larkmead School is in Abingdon, OX14 1RF, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Larkmead School have a sixth form?
Yes, Larkmead School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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