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Larkmead School

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Larkmead School

Faringdon Road, Abingdon, OX14 1RF

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Pupils
940
Ages
11-18
FSM
20.5%
Attainment 8
39.4
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.3%
Basics 9-5
34.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
23.6%
EBacc APS
3.44
EBacc 9-5
11.1%
EBacc 9-4
16.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.46
A*-A Grades
21.3%
A*-B Grades
47.8%
AAB+ %
10.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 73 students entered

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About Larkmead School

Larkmead School is a secondary school in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.4. The school has around 940 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Faringdon Road, Abingdon, OX14 1RF | More schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Larkmead School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Feb 2015 — Good (predecessor: Larkmead School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Larkmead School

What is Larkmead School's Ofsted rating?
Larkmead School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Larkmead School's latest exam results?
Larkmead School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Larkmead School located?
Larkmead School is a secondary school in Abingdon, Oxfordshire (OX14 1RF).
How many pupils attend Larkmead School?
Larkmead School has around 940 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Larkmead School with other schools?
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