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Faringdon Community College
Fernham Road, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7LB, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.7 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,436
Capacity
1,550
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 72% of students progressing to university, including 30% attending top-third institutions. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.7 is above the national average, the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 57%, which could be improved. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with decent academic outcomes relative to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 43.7 | Bottom 38% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 29% | Top 46% 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%. | 24% | Top 46% 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%. | 72% | 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%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 81 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.1%
White Other4.9%
Other4.2%
Black African3.4%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.64834, -1.59002 · SN7 7LB
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN137993
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.fccoxon.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Faringdon Community College rated by Ofsted?
Faringdon Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is Faringdon Community College a good school?
Faringdon Community College scores 36.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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 Faringdon Community College in GCSEs?
Faringdon Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.7. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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