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Faringdon Community College
- Secondary
- Great Faringdon SN7 7LB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils study a wide range of subjects and appreciate the choice of both GCSEs and A levels.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well, but some do not meet expectations consistently.
Qualifications and Training: Staff use their strong subject expertise to teach knowledge effectively in most subjects.
Current Educational Practices: School continues to provide additional training and support as needed.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers have good relationships with students but do not always check pupils' understanding consistently.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give their opinion on their child's school via Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: School communicates through Ofsted Parent View and direct engagements.
Parent Satisfaction: Feedback from parents is actively sought.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act quickly when conflicts arise.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are refining policies and practices related to behaviour and curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is not tolerated and leaders act quickly when it occurs.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils appreciate lessons on staying safe and positive relationships.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs and activities, including international trips.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students willingly participate in extra-curricular activities while maintaining academic responsibilities.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers programme helps sixth-form students understand post-A level choices.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support for SEND needs improvement in precision and staff familiarity with pupil needs.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of GCSEs and A levels offered.
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Faringdon Community College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 1412 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 41% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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On the outskirts of Faringdon, a charming market town in rural Oxfordshire, is the mixed comprehensive school Faringdon Community College, which serves students aged 11 to 18. The school is located on a sizable, beautifully manicured site with a great selection of specialised housing and services. We think school should be challenging with the end objective of passing exams, but we also think it should be entertaining and enjoyable. My top interests are the following: exceptional exam results, flawless conduct, excellent instruction, and the broadest range of high-quality extracurricular opportunities for all students. With a clear focus and lots of hard work, these things are all achievable and will deliver what I think most parents want, happy children who leave school with plenty of choices available to them and who are well-equipped to cope with the world outside. School should be a time that creates friendships and memories that last a lifetime. For employees and students to feel a part of the organisation and be involved at all levels, in our opinion, it is crucial. Our school's two-stranded "Visible Leaders" programme is one of the ways we accomplish this. One aspect of 'Visible Leaders' uses the experience of the senior team where they visit students in lessons on a daily basis to engage with them, monitoring their effort and progress. The sixth-form pupils are involved in the second aspect. They have bonded with a department and spend at least an hour a week helping students from all year groups with their schoolwork in that department. In addition to assisting students with their academic work, this project aims to foster a good working relationship between faculty and students. I think it will have a big effect on the school and the pupils over time.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | 15.1 | 18.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 41% | 48% | 45% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 10.50% | - | 6.00% |
| 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 | -0.13 | 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 | 46.3 | 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 | 41% | 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 | 21% | 16.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 8.29% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 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 鈥� 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 | 94% | 90.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 231 | 131 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 83.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 27.47% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 36.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 4.11% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 15.77% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.91% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 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 | -0.45 | 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 | 46.5 | 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 | 68% | 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 | 16% | 18.13% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 11.6% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 13.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.84 | 2.9 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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% | 86.02% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 203 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 81.24% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 28.5% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 37.37% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 3.89% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.39% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | 0.19 | 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 | 52 | 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 | 51% 1 | 25.22% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 4 | 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 | 34% | 18.45% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 5 | 8.34% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 6 | 12.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.57 | 2.72 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 95% | 90.15% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 186 | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 83.31% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 29.05% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 39.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 3.87% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.23% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.87% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | 0.16 | 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 | 52.8 | 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 | 52% 4 | 24.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 9 | 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 | 54% | 16.78% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 8.07% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 7 | 11.26% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.78 | 2.7 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 98% | 77.69% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 208 | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 67.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 36.74% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.79% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.38% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 4.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.87% | 2.05% |
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 | -0.11 | 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 | 49.5 | 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 | 48% | 25.51% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 35.98% | 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 | 36% | 17.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 11.17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 12.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 95% | 80.97% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 186 | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 71.61% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 29.91% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 37.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.06% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.64% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.82% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.55% | 2.45% |
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 | 32.45 | 32.96 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.78 | 33.27 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.50% | 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 | 78 | 197 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 54.2% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 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 | 8% | 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 | 37.85 | 35.05 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.51 | 34.57 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.3% | 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 | 74 | 248 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 55.46% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.34% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 24.83% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 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 | 32.90 1 | 33.15 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.83 2 | 33.27 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.6% | 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 | 78 | 207 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 54.21% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 7.58% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 27.61% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 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 | 31.37 1 | 32.06 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.10 1 | 32.03 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.7% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 35% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.34% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 15.66% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 3.97% | 4.22% |
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 | 30.56 | 31.92 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.66 | 32.93 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.9% | 20.07% | 12.64% |
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 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 13 | 52.93% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 6.46% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 25.39% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3% | 4.23% |
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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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Faringdon Community College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1