Cothill House vs Larkmead School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cothill House
Abingdon · Independent all-through · Ages 7–14
155 students
Larkmead School
Abingdon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
959 students
| Measure | Cothill House Abingdon, South East | Larkmead School Abingdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #411 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #2544 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–14 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 155 | 959 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 959 |
| Free school meals | – | 21.8% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.44 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.5 |
| town | Abingdon | Abingdon |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cothillpst.org | www.larkmead-school.com |
The verdict
- •Larkmead School is the larger school with 959 students compared with 155.
- •Cothill House 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 Cothill House better than Larkmead School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cothill House and Larkmead School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Abingdon and Abingdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cothill House: 155. Larkmead School: 959. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cothill House and Larkmead School rank in South East?
Cothill House is unranked and Larkmead School is 411th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).