Larkmead School vs St Helen and St Katharine
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 273 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Larkmead School
Abingdon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
959 students
St Helen and St Katharine
Abingdon · Independent all-through · Ages 9–18
700 students
| Measure | Larkmead School Abingdon, South East | St Helen and St Katharine Abingdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #411 of 679 | #15 of 679 |
| National rank | #2544 of 4,090 | #48 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 9–18 |
| Students | 959 | 700 |
| Pupils on roll | 959 | 700 |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.4 | 71.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.7% | 98% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.9% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 3.44 | 6.08 |
| A level points per entry | 32.5 | 46.7 |
| town | Abingdon | Abingdon |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.larkmead-school.com | www.shsk.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Helen and St Katharine scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.4 vs 38.3).
- •Larkmead School is the larger school with 959 students compared with 700.
- •Larkmead School is a academy school while St Helen and St Katharine is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Larkmead School is co-educational and St Helen and St Katharine is girls.
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 Larkmead School better than St Helen and St Katharine?
On the Success Index (England), St Helen and St Katharine ranks higher (97.4 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 Larkmead School and St Helen and St Katharine?
About 273 m in a straight line, between Abingdon and Abingdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Larkmead School: 959. St Helen and St Katharine: 700. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Larkmead School and St Helen and St Katharine rank in South East?
Larkmead School is 411th of 679 and St Helen and St Katharine is 15th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).