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Larkmead School
- Secondary
- Abingdon on Thames OX14 1RF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Strong progress and achievements; inclusive ethos
Behaviour and Attitudes: Well-behaved, respectful, positive attitude in lessons
Academic Progress: Curriculum developments positively impact pupil achievement
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, respectful, and feel safe
Strengths and Challenges: Strong progress in English, maths, science, and humanities; more rapid progress needed in sports studies and computer science
Qualifications and Training: Access to high-quality professional development
Current Educational Practices: Staff keep current with educational practices
Strengths and Challenges: Positive relationships but need for refined teaching practice
Opportunities for Involvement: Wide range of activities and clubs on offer
Communication: Staff approachable and regular feedback in lessons
Parent Satisfaction: Nearly all parents would recommend the school
Opportunities for Involvement: Community activities offer parent involvement opportunities
Communication: School listens and addresses concerns swiftly
Parent Satisfaction: Parents describe a happy, inclusive environment
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective support for staff and students' well-being
Actions for Quality Improvement: Plans to further improve pupil success
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff address issues with care and promptness
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focus on attendance and teaching strategies needed
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding is effective; detailed and up-to-date records
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Appropriate help for vulnerable pupils; curriculum prepares students for safety management
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying not tolerated; students know where to seek help
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Welfare and safety are well-promoted
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities and clubs; Arts Mark Gold Award retained
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of community-engaging activities
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Support for balancing academics and others
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive and effective career guidance
Preparation for Sixth Form: Inclusive and encouraging environment with rapid progress in sixth form
Career Counselling Services: Impressive career events and partnerships
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students appreciate diverse course options
Managing and Supporting SEND: Prompt and effective help; strong progress
Managing and Supporting SEND: Strong support for SEND students through adaptations
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects offered through collaboration with neighboring sixth forms
Subjects Offered: Ambitious curriculum from Year 7 to 13
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Larkmead School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 917 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
85.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to Larkmead School, where a carefully nurtured community helps children succeed. We take pride in the orderly atmosphere of our community, where students are encouraged to benefit from a wide array of possibilities both inside and outside the classroom and to actively participate in operating and making decisions about the school. In line with our mission statement, we want students to "beyond their expectations." All facets of their lives—both academic and extracurricular—are included in this. The amount of development that a school enables and encourages children to make is the most important indicator of the quality of teaching and learning there. Larkmead is making tremendous progress. We are a "learning community" with a distinct set of values at its core. By fostering these values, we work with our students to help them become ready for an exciting and difficult future while refusing to let their ambitions be constrained.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.1 | 15.1 | 18.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 45% | 48% | 48% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 6.00% | - | 19.20% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 26.14% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 36% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 16.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 8.29% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 11.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.92 | 2.7 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 90.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 131 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 83.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 27.47% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 36.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 4.11% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.77% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.91% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 4.11% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.4 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 29.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 39.72% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 18.13% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 11.6% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 13.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.49 | 2.9 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 86.02% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 114 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 81.24% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 28.5% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 37.37% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.89% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.39% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.35% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% 14 | 25.22% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 2 | 36.04% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 18.45% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 8 | 8.34% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 7 | 12.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.54 | 2.72 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 90.15% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 83.31% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 29.05% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 39.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 3.87% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.23% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.87% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.97% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 24.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 35% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 35% | 16.78% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 8.07% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 11.26% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.97 | 2.7 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 77.69% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 130 | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 73% | 67.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 36.74% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.79% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.38% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 4.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 2.87% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.87 | 32.96 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.47 | 33.27 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.00% | 18.51% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 47 | 197 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 54.2% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.89% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 26.83% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 6.77% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.86 | 35.05 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.11 | 34.57 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.8% | 22.47% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 45 | 248 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 55.46% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.34% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 24.83% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 8.2% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.08 5 | 33.15 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.13 3 | 33.27 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.7% | 20.31% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 67 | 207 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 54.21% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 7.58% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 27.61% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 6.91% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.00 | 32.06 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.53 | 32.03 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.2% | 18.43% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 12 | 35% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 4.34% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 15.66% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.97% | 4.22% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Larkmead School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1