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John Mason School
Wootton Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1JB, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.7 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
995
Capacity
1,040
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid 77% of students progressing to university, this secondary school demonstrates a commitment to academic achievement. While GCSE attainment is slightly below the national average, particularly in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is moderate, with 53% recommending the school. The school offers a fair percentage of students entering the EBacc, indicating a focus on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 21 May 2019Older 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. | 44.5 | Bottom 43% 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%. | 59% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 58% | Top 26% 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%. | 35% | Top 26% 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%. | 77% | 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 74 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (150 responses)
★★★★★3.0
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Good range of subjects
86%
My child makes good progress
69%
Progress is communicated
68%
My child feels safe
67%
My child is happy
66%
School has high expectations
62%
School supports development
59%
School keeps me informed
57%
I'd recommend this school
53%
Behaviour is good
49%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.5%
White Other7.4%
Black African3.9%
Asian Other3.1%
Mixed Other2.7%
Other2.0%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.67668, -1.28835 · OX14 1JB
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN140580
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.johnmason.oxon.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is John Mason School rated by Ofsted?
John Mason School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2019.
Is John Mason School a good school?
John Mason School scores 17.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about John Mason School?
Based on 150 Ofsted Parent View responses, John Mason School receives a satisfaction score of 61% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at John Mason School in GCSEs?
John Mason School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.5. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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