Abingdon School vs Larkmead School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 941 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abingdon School
Abingdon · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
1,270 students
Larkmead School
Abingdon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
959 students
| Measure | Abingdon School Abingdon, South East | Larkmead School Abingdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #550 of 679 | #411 of 679 |
| National rank | #3427 of 4,090 | #2544 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,270 | 959 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,270 | 959 |
| Free school meals | – | 21.8% |
| Capacity filled | 89.1% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 16.4 | 39.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 34.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 54.9% |
| EBacc average points | 0.64 | 3.44 |
| A level points per entry | 49.0 | 32.5 |
| town | Abingdon | Abingdon |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.abingdon.org.uk | www.larkmead-school.com |
The verdict
- •Larkmead School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.3 vs 21.4).
- •Abingdon School is the larger school with 1,270 students compared with 959.
- •Abingdon School is a independent school while Larkmead School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abingdon School better than Larkmead School?
On the Success Index (England), Larkmead School ranks higher (38.3 vs 21.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Abingdon School and Larkmead School?
About 941 m in a straight line, between Abingdon and Abingdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abingdon School: 1,270. Larkmead School: 959. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abingdon School and Larkmead School rank in South East?
Abingdon School is 550th of 679 and Larkmead School is 411th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).