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Faringdon Community College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Phil Bevan

corporate_fareFARINGDON LEARNING TRUST

location_onFaringdon, SN7 7LB

language Visit Website phone 1367240375

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,422

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Attainment 8

43.7

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GCSE Rank

#29 in Oxfordshire

#1,989 of 3,216 nationally

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Faringdon Community College is a Academy converter secondary school in Faringdon, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Faringdon Community College is an academy converter in Faringdon, Oxfordshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of FARINGDON LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,436 pupils on roll, of whom 19% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.7, placing the school #29 in Oxfordshire and #1,989 of 3,216 nationally. 39.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 24 A-level subjects. 50.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 19.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.15 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 15.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

43.7

Grade 5+ E&M

39.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.2%

Entering EBacc28.80%

EBacc APS3.73

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26.40%

EBacc APS3.92

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS3.92

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.84

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS4.57

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS4.78

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.15

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.6%

Achieving A*–A19.0%

Achieving A*–B50.3%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered24

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.36

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate94.60%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate96.40%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate97.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 May 2024

Inspection Report

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26 February 2019

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-05-08

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-02-26

Exempt School Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2008-05-08

None Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

13.6%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.0%(101 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,436 pupils. During this period, there were 195 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 13.6%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,436	195	13.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,448	248	17.1%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,415	176	12.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,412	143	10.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,409	155	11.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,417	175	12.4%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,422	170	12.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,435	168	11.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,391	92	6.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,396	97	6.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,401	85	6.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,348	48	3.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,351	12	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,356	40	2.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,317	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,317	38	2.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,312	42	3.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,230	32	2.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,232	42	3.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,230	28	2.3%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,185	20	1.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,185	10	0.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,188	16	1.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,178	20	1.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,180	28	2.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,178	17	1.4%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 71 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 62 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 56 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 54 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 25 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 13 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

63.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

61.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree5%

agree31%

disagree37%

strongly disagree23%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree5%

agree33%

disagree37%

strongly disagree21%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree15%

agree25%

disagree28%

strongly disagree18%

don't know3%

not applicable11%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes30%

no70%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree10%

agree19%

disagree33%

strongly disagree32%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree13%

agree39%

disagree25%

strongly disagree13%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree17%

agree41%

disagree26%

strongly disagree12%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree13%

agree47%

disagree29%

strongly disagree10%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree22%

agree66%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree20%

agree63%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree9%

agree37%

disagree26%

strongly disagree15%

don't know13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes49%

no51%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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