Larkmead School
URN: 143890 • Abingdon OX14 1RF
Overview
- Name
- Larkmead School
- URN
- 143890
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jonathan Dennett (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01235520141
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Faringdon Road, Abingdon OX14 1RF
Summary
Larkmead School is a mixed secondary academy located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, with a current enrolment of 940 students and a capacity of 1,060. The school promotes a nurturing environment through its ethos of “one community, individual minds, creating futures,” emphasizing mutual respect and well-being among students and staff. Larkmead is committed to fostering character development and personal growth, ensuring that every student feels valued and supported.
The curriculum at Larkmead is designed to encourage curiosity and challenge, allowing students to explore new skills and passions. The school places a strong emphasis on high expectations and personal success, with a focus on both academic achievement and character building. Larkmead's award-winning careers education prepares students for future challenges, equipping them with the confidence and resilience needed to succeed beyond school.
The school community is characterized by its supportive culture, where pastoral care plays a vital role in student well-being. Larkmead offers a range of enriching experiences and specialist facilities, creating a vibrant learning environment that encourages students to thrive both academically and personally. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school to learn more about the unique opportunities available to their children.
The curriculum at Larkmead is designed to encourage curiosity and challenge, allowing students to explore new skills and passions. The school places a strong emphasis on high expectations and personal success, with a focus on both academic achievement and character building. Larkmead's award-winning careers education prepares students for future challenges, equipping them with the confidence and resilience needed to succeed beyond school.
The school community is characterized by its supportive culture, where pastoral care plays a vital role in student well-being. Larkmead offers a range of enriching experiences and specialist facilities, creating a vibrant learning environment that encourages students to thrive both academically and personally. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school to learn more about the unique opportunities available to their children.
Nearby alternatives
- Fitzharrys School (64.2)
- Fitzharrys School (64.0)
- Larkmead School (60.2)
- 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
- CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1060
- Pupils
- 940
- Boys
- 434
- Girls
- 506
- FSM %
- 20.50
- Open date
- 2017-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 940 | 434 | 506 | 1060 | 20.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 917 | 426 | 491 | 1060 | 18.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 825 | 398 | 427 | 1060 | 15.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 825 | 398 | 427 | 1060 | 15.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 843 | 405 | 438 | 1060 | 14.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 811 | 386 | 425 | 1060 | 13.30 |
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