Larkmead School vs The Manor Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 218 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
The Manor Preparatory School
Abingdon · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
376 students
| Measure | Larkmead School Abingdon, South East | The Manor Preparatory School Abingdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #411 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #2544 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 959 | 376 |
| Pupils on roll | 959 | 376 |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 83.6% |
| 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.larkmead-school.com | www.manorprep.org |
The verdict
- •Larkmead School is the larger school with 959 students compared with 376.
- •Larkmead School is a academy school while The Manor Preparatory School is a independent 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 Larkmead School better than The Manor Preparatory 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 Larkmead School and The Manor Preparatory School?
About 218 m in a straight line, between Abingdon and Abingdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Larkmead School: 959. The Manor Preparatory School: 376. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Larkmead School and The Manor Preparatory School rank in South East?
Larkmead School is 411th of 679 and The Manor Preparatory School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).