Larkmead School
URN: 123255 • Abingdon OX14 1RF
Overview
- Name
- Larkmead School
- URN
- 123255
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- C Harris (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Faringdon Road, Abingdon OX14 1RF
Summary
Larkmead School is a mixed community secondary school located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, with a capacity of 1,060 students. The school fosters a supportive and inclusive environment, guided by its ethos of “one community, individual minds, creating futures.” This approach emphasizes mutual respect, well-being, and collaboration among students and staff, ensuring that each individual is valued and encouraged to thrive.
The curriculum at Larkmead is designed to inspire curiosity and ambition, providing students with opportunities to develop new skills and passions. The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, helping students build confidence and resilience while promoting personal growth. Award-winning careers education further equips students for future challenges, ensuring they are prepared for life beyond school.
Larkmead School prides itself on creating a vibrant community where students can flourish academically and personally. With a focus on high expectations and individual development, the school aims to nurture character and instill a sense of pride in each student's achievements. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school to learn more about the unique experiences offered at Larkmead.
The curriculum at Larkmead is designed to inspire curiosity and ambition, providing students with opportunities to develop new skills and passions. The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, helping students build confidence and resilience while promoting personal growth. Award-winning careers education further equips students for future challenges, ensuring they are prepared for life beyond school.
Larkmead School prides itself on creating a vibrant community where students can flourish academically and personally. With a focus on high expectations and individual development, the school aims to nurture character and instill a sense of pride in each student's achievements. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school to learn more about the unique experiences offered at Larkmead.
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Nearby alternatives
- Fitzharrys School (64.2)
- Fitzharrys School (64.0)
- Larkmead School (60.8)
- John Mason School (55.8)
- John Mason School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1060
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2016-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-02-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1060 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1060 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1060 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1060 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1060 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1060 |
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