Open Other Secondary Mixed

Larkmead School

Faringdon Road, Abingdon, OX14 1RF
Part of: CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Larkmead School
Abingdon, OX14 1RF
940 Pupils
1,060 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
20.50% FSM %
434 Boys
506 Girls
About Larkmead School

Larkmead School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 940 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,060. Current headteacher: Jonathan Dennett.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Oxfordshire
Region South East
Administrative District Vale of White Horse
Parliamentary Constituency Oxford West and Abingdon
Ward Abingdon Fitzharris
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-01-2017
UKPRN 10062367
URN 143890
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Amena Sutton Chair of Local Governing Body 13/09/2022 12/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Julie Baboolal Local Governor 07/02/2022 20/07/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dominic Benoist Local Governor 14/11/2022 15/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
James Bufford Local Governor 27/07/2021 26/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr James Bufford Local Governor 27/07/2025 26/07/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Eowyn Chrisfield Local Governor 22/07/2021 21/07/2025 Elected by parents
Mariano Fernandez Local Governor 02/12/2024 01/12/2028 Elected by parents
Tracey Hibberd Local Governor 31/01/2024 28/07/2025 Elected by school staff
Laura Hopkins Local Governor 13/06/2023 12/06/2027 Elected by parents
Sarah Macnaughton Local Governor 28/05/2024 27/05/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sam McKavanagh Local Governor 03/11/2025 02/11/2029 Elected by school staff
Emma Sullivan Local Governor 05/10/2022 24/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
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0.22 km • Abingdon
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0.27 km • Abingdon
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The Unicorn School
0.83 km • Abingdon
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John Mason School
0.84 km • Abingdon
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Abingdon School
0.94 km • Abingdon
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Carswell Community Primary School
1.01 km • Abingdon
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Frequently Asked Questions
Larkmead School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.
Larkmead School has 940 pupils, with a capacity of 1,060.
Larkmead School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Larkmead School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Larkmead School is Mr Jonathan Dennett.
Larkmead School is at Faringdon Road, Abingdon, OX14 1RF, in the Oxfordshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Larkmead School: Has a sixth form.
Larkmead School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Jonathan Dennett
Faringdon Road, Abingdon, OX14 1RF
01235520141
www.larkmead-school.com
Location
OX14 1RF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143890
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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