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Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Goodgraded 14/09/2023Ages 11–181,045 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Reading. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,045 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/09/2023, Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 44.3 and 43% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Reading can view Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 14/09/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
GCSE results — Key Stage 446
Attainment 846
England avg 45.1 · was 44.4 in 2023/24
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths39%
England avg 45% · was 43% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths64%
England avg 65% · was 62% in 2023/24
EBacc entry43%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.05
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-level31.5
A-level grade (point score)31.5
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 33.1
AAB or better8%
Retention97%
Value added-0.07
Average · 95% CI -0.3 to 0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake20.1%
Free school meals20.1%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language37.8%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled98%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.6%
Attendance92.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.5
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence19.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Reading
All schools in Reading →Southcote Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miThe WREN SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.2 miCranbury CollegeGood · 0.6 miBattle Primary Academy0.7 miWilson Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miSt Edward's Prep0.7 mi
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