Dry Sandford Primary School vs Larkmead School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dry Sandford Primary School
Abingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
98 students
Larkmead School
Abingdon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
959 students
| Measure | Dry Sandford Primary School Abingdon, South East | Larkmead School Abingdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #446 of 2,471 | #411 of 679 |
| National rank | #2332 of 15,697 | #2544 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 98 | 959 |
| Pupils on roll | 98 | 959 |
| Free school meals | 9.2% | 21.8% |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| 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.dry-sandford.oxon.sch.uk | www.larkmead-school.com |
The verdict
- •Dry Sandford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.8 vs 38.3).
- •Larkmead School is the larger school with 959 students compared with 98.
- •Dry Sandford Primary School is a local authority 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 Dry Sandford Primary School better than Larkmead School?
On the Success Index (England), Dry Sandford Primary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 38.3 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 Dry Sandford Primary School and Larkmead School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Abingdon and Abingdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dry Sandford Primary School: 98. Larkmead School: 959. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dry Sandford Primary School and Larkmead School rank in South East?
Dry Sandford Primary School is 446th of 2,471 and Larkmead School is 411th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).