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Larkmead School
Faringdon Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1RF, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
25.7 / 100
Bottom 26%
Better than 26% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
940
Capacity
1,060
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that ranks in the top 82% nationally. While 55% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to university stands at 60%, with 23% gaining entry to top-third institutions. However, the school's EBacc entry rate of 24% suggests there may be opportunities for improvement in encouraging a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 3 February 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.4 | Bottom 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 55% | Bottom 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 35% | Bottom 27% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 24% | Bottom 36% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 16% | Bottom 36% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 60% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 23% | Above avg |
Based on 53 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.7%
White Other5.5%
Asian Other3.7%
Other2.3%
Black African2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.4%
traveller_irish0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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51.67694, -1.30047 · OX14 1RF
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN143890
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.larkmead-school.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Larkmead School rated by Ofsted?
Larkmead School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 February 2015.
Is Larkmead School a good school?
Larkmead School scores 25.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Larkmead School in GCSEs?
Larkmead School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.4. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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