Explore other schools in this area
See every school around RG30 3EP on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolSecondary
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Fawley Road, Southcote, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3EP, Reading
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.9 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,045
Capacity
922
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
113%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with an 80% university progression rate. While GCSE attainment is slightly below the national average, the school's focus on preparing students for higher education is evident, with 26% progressing to top-third universities. Parents may appreciate the strong community and commitment to student development, despite the need for improvement in overall GCSE scores.
Explore this location
Start from postcode RG30 3EP — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 21 November 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.0 | Top 49% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 64% | Bottom 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 39% | Bottom 38% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 43% | Top 44% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 25% | Top 44% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 80% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 35 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British23.9%
White Other20.3%
Black African18.9%
Asian Indian8.2%
Asian Other6.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Mixed Other4.1%
Black Other3.7%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
Loading map…
51.44489, -1.00396 · RG30 3EP
School details
Local authorityReading
RegionSouth East
URN110107
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.hughfaringdon.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 November 2012.
Is Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School a good school?
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School scores 46.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School in GCSEs?
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.0. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near RG30 3EP?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near RG30 3EP with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.