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John O'Gaunt School
Priory Road, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0AN, West Berkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.0 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
440
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 32.0, the school is performing below the national average, particularly in English and Maths, where only 43% of students achieve grade 4 or above. While parent satisfaction is moderate at 73%, the school is currently rated as Requires Improvement by Ofsted, suggesting there are areas that need development. The limited entry into the EBacc curriculum, at just 10%, may also indicate a narrower academic focus.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 32.0 | Bottom 2% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 4% UK |
Parent View (62 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
My child feels safe
79%
My child is happy
76%
My child makes good progress
74%
I'd recommend this school
73%
School has high expectations
73%
Progress is communicated
73%
Good range of subjects
68%
School keeps me informed
65%
Behaviour is good
65%
School supports development
63%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.3%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Mixed Other0.2%
Location
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51.40519, -1.51479 · RG17 0AN
School details
Local authorityWest Berkshire
RegionSouth East
URN142822
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.johnogauntschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is John O'Gaunt School rated by Ofsted?
John O'Gaunt School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is John O'Gaunt School a good school?
John O'Gaunt School scores 8.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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 O'Gaunt School?
Based on 62 Ofsted Parent View responses, John O'Gaunt School receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at John O'Gaunt School in GCSEs?
John O'Gaunt School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.0. 43% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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