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Faringdon Community College

State school · Faringdon, SN7 7LB
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,412 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,412 ·
Local authority
Oxfordshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Jonathan Dennett

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

The Elms Primary School 31 %
Shrivenham Church of England School 9 %
Watchfield Primary School 9 %
Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School 9 %
John Blandy Primary School 8 %
Other 7 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School 6 %
Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School 5 %
Uffington Church of England Primary School 4 %
Unknown 4 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Ashbury With Compton Beauchamp Church of England Primary School 3 %
Longworth Primary School 3 %
Buckland Church of England Primary School 3 %
South Marston Church of England Primary School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
75%
LA avg.
59%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
60%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
6%
LA avg.
15%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
84
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
18 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,412
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Fernham Road
Faringdon
Oxfordshire
SN7 7LB
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Telephone: 01367 240375

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://https://www.fccoxon.co.uk

Local authority: Oxfordshire County Council

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School data & information Faringdon Community College Fernham Road, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7LB
1,412 Pupil numbers
13 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
5 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
84 Number of teachers
25 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
60%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
46.00
LA avg.
46.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.03 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 123 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 113 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 221 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 111 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 121 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 217 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 221 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 6
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 112 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 113 6
Astronomy GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
6%
LA avg.
15%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
26.53
LA avg.
32.67
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE AS level 7 C
Religious Studies GCE AS level 2 E
Psychology GCE AS level 8 D
Mathematics (Further) GCE AS level 7 A
Mathematics GCE AS level 21 B
English Literature GCE AS level 1 E
Chemistry GCE AS level 1 E
Sociology GCE A level 9 C
Religious Studies GCE A level 10 B
Psychology GCE A level 27 B
Physics GCE A level 17 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 7 B
Mathematics GCE A level 15 B
History GCE A level 25 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 10 B
Geography GCE A level 18 C
Film Studies GCE A level 7 B
English Literature GCE A level 13 C
English Language and Literature GCE A level 7 B
Economics GCE A level 18 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 7 B
Chemistry GCE A level 15 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 17 C
Biology GCE A level 20 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Faringdon Community College is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
18 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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