John Mason School vs Larkmead School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 836 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Mason School
Abingdon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
927 students
Larkmead School
Abingdon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
959 students
| Measure | John Mason School Abingdon, South East | Larkmead School Abingdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #316 of 679 | #411 of 679 |
| National rank | #1748 of 4,090 | #2544 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 927 | 959 |
| Pupils on roll | 927 | 959 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 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 | 44.5 | 39.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.9% | 34.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.7% | 54.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.14 | 3.44 |
| A level points per entry | 31.3 | 32.5 |
| town | Abingdon | Abingdon |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.johnmason.oxon.sch.uk | www.larkmead-school.com |
The verdict
- •John Mason School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.4 vs 38.3).
- •Larkmead School is the larger school with 959 students compared with 927.
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 John Mason School better than Larkmead School?
On the Success Index (England), John Mason School ranks higher (54.4 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 John Mason School and Larkmead School?
About 836 m in a straight line, between Abingdon and Abingdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Mason School: 927. Larkmead School: 959. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Mason School and Larkmead School rank in South East?
John Mason School is 316th of 679 and Larkmead School is 411th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).