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Faringdon Community College

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Faringdon Community College

Fernham Road, Faringdon, SN7 7LB

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Pupils
1,436
Ages
11-18
FSM
18.1%
Attainment 8
43.6
Ofsted
Good
May 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
23.2%
Basics 9-5
39.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
28.8%
EBacc APS
3.73
EBacc 9-5
15.3%
EBacc 9-4
23.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.71
A*-A Grades
19.0%
A*-B Grades
50.3%
AAB+ %
10.9%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 72 students entered

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About Faringdon Community College

Faringdon Community College is a secondary school in Faringdon, Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.6. The school has around 1,436 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Fernham Road, Faringdon, SN7 7LB | More schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Faringdon Community College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — Good
  2. Feb 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Faringdon Community College

What is Faringdon Community College's Ofsted rating?
Faringdon Community College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Faringdon Community College's latest exam results?
Faringdon Community College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Faringdon Community College located?
Faringdon Community College is a secondary school in Faringdon, Oxfordshire (SN7 7LB).
How many pupils attend Faringdon Community College?
Faringdon Community College has around 1,436 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Faringdon Community College with other schools?
View Faringdon Community College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Oxfordshire.