The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
32.0
11.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
17.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
Source: 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
82%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 66 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 440
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 30.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Trust
- EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Hawthorne
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Priory Road, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0AN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is John O'Gaunt School a selective school?
No. John O'Gaunt School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is John O'Gaunt School's Ofsted rating?
John O'Gaunt School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John O'Gaunt School?
John O'Gaunt School currently has 440 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John O'Gaunt School take?
John O'Gaunt School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is John O'Gaunt School?
John O'Gaunt School is in Hungerford, RG17 0AN, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John O'Gaunt School have a sixth form?
No, John O'Gaunt School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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