The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.5
0.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.21
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
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 157 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 24 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% 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 75 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 995
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 22.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- ABINGDON LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Alastair West (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wootton Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon
Primary · Very close
Abingdon School
Independent · 410m away
St Helen and St Katharine
Independent · 571m away
Fitzharrys School
Secondary · 633m away
Carswell Community Primary School
Primary · 722m away
Dunmore Primary School
Primary · 756m away
Larkmead School
Secondary · 836m away
The Manor Preparatory School
Independent · 894m away
Questions parents ask
Is John Mason School a selective school?
No. John Mason School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is John Mason School's Ofsted rating?
John Mason School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John Mason School?
John Mason School currently has 995 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Mason School take?
John Mason School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is John Mason School?
John Mason School is in Abingdon, OX14 1JB, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Mason School have a sixth form?
Yes, John Mason School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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