The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.7
0.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
2.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.15
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 226 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 114 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,436
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 18.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Barker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fernham Road, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7LB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Faringdon Community College a selective school?
No. Faringdon Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Faringdon Community College's Ofsted rating?
Faringdon Community College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Faringdon Community College?
Faringdon Community College currently has 1,436 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Faringdon Community College take?
Faringdon Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Faringdon Community College?
Faringdon Community College is in Faringdon, SN7 7LB, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Faringdon Community College have a sixth form?
Yes, Faringdon Community College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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