Faringdon Community College
Faringdon, SN7 7LB · Oxfordshire · secondary school
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24th of 40 secondary schools in Oxfordshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 885 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 3.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 37.0 · 30 | 30% | 0.90 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.03 · 52 | 25% | 1.31 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.3 · 35 | 10% | 0.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Faringdon Community College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.03 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,382 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,550. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores relative to similar-intake schools? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 above the national median? How does the school integrate the Duke of Edinburgh Award into the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Faringdon Community College
Overview
Faringdon Community College is described as a “rapidly growing school” where pupils in all year groups “enjoy their lessons and are well supported by staff.” The report highlights a positive culture where students are “excited for their future” and actively participate in extra-curricular activities, volunteering, and peer mentoring.
Strengths
- The “ambitious curriculum” prepares pupils well for future education or employment, with staff using “strong subject expertise” to teach knowledge effectively in most subjects.
- Pupils appreciate lessons on “positive relationships and staying safe,” fostering a “well-developed sense of fairness” and community; bullying is “not tolerated.”
- The sixth form is “vibrant,” with students benefiting from “very good relationships” with teachers and peers, leading to deepened knowledge through discussion.
- Reading is prioritised through “quiet reading time” at the start of lessons, and the school provides an “effective careers programme” and broad personal development opportunities.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, curriculum thinking is being refined; staff must ensure a “secure understanding of the sequence of knowledge” so pupils learn as much as they could.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is not always “precisely targeted” because some staff lack familiarity with individual needs.
- Behaviour policies require further refinement to address inconsistencies in how staff implement strategies, ensuring all pupils meet expectations.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.0 |
| 2024/25 | 43.7 |
| 2025/26 | 43.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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