Located in Abingdon, Larkmead School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Larkmead School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 1 pupils.
| Address: | Faringdon Road, Abingdon, OX14 1RF |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Oxfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr C Harris |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 123255 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1060 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carswell Community Primary School Bostock Road , OX14 1DP | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon Boxhill Walk , OX14 1HB | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunmore Junior School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NR | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunmore Infants' School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NR | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecott County Infant School Caldecott Road , OX14 5HD | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkmead School Faringdon Road , OX14 1RF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkmead School Faringdon Road , OX14 1RF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Mason School Wootton Road , OX14 1JB | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Mason School Wootton Road , OX14 1JB | - not rated | 913 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzharrys School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NP | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon and Witney College Wootton Road , OX14 1GG | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor Preparatory School Faringdon Road , Shippon OX13 6LN | - not rated | 239 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road , OX14 1BE | - not rated | 298 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Unicorn School 20 Marcham Road , OX14 1AA | - not rated | 903 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Pupil Referral Unit Faringdon Road , OX14 1BH | - not rated | 978 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon School Park Road , OX14 1DE | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.