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John Mason School

State school · Abingdon, OX14 1JB
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 995 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
995 ·
Local authority
Oxfordshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Alastair West

Entrance

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

Dunmore Primary School 14 %
Other 13 %
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.
St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon 13 %
Abbey Woods Academy 10 %
Rush Common School 9 %
Thomas Reade Primary School 9 %
Caldecott Primary School 6 %
Drayton Community Primary School 6 %
Thameside Primary School 4 %
Carswell Community Primary School 4 %
Long Furlong Primary School 3 %
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Steventon Village 3 %
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School 3 %
Unknown 3 %
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.
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Exit

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

School
78%
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

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

School
32.5%
LA avg.
46.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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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.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
36.44
LA avg.
32.67
Eng. avg.
34.45
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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.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
53
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
17.1 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

995
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Wootton Road
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 1JB
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Telephone: 01235 524664

Email: office.4126@johnmason.oxon.sch.uk

Website: http://www.johnmason.oxon.sch.uk

Local authority: Oxfordshire County Council

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School data & information John Mason School Wootton Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1JB
995 Pupil numbers
22.5 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
11 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
53 Number of teachers
7 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
32.5%
LA avg.
46.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

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
41.10
LA avg.
46.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

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)

-0.52 Score Well below average
≈ 15% 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
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 145 5
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 158 5
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 165 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 73 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 5
Film Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 153 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 164 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 158 4
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 80 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 160 5
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 4
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 6
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 5

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

School
26.4%
LA avg.
15.1%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

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
36.44
LA avg.
32.67
Eng. avg.
34.45

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 A level 6 C
Psychology GCE A level 23 B
Physics GCE A level 19 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 5 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 17 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 11 A*
Mathematics GCE A level 27 A
History GCE A level 11 A
Geography GCE A level 17 B
English Literature GCE A level 16 B
Economics GCE A level 8 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 8 B
Chemistry GCE A level 18 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 8 B
Biology GCE A level 20 B
Art and Design (Graphics) GCE A level 7 C
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 14 A
Mathematics (Further) GCE AS level 14 A

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

John Mason School 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.

1.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
17.1 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

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.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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