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John Mason School

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John Mason School

Wootton Road, Abingdon, OX14 1JB

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Pupils
995
Ages
11-18
FSM
22.5%
Attainment 8
44.4
Ofsted
Good
May 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
20.5%
Basics 9-5
41.9%

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
58.1%
EBacc APS
4.14
EBacc 9-5
26.8%
EBacc 9-4
35.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.26
A*-A Grades
19.2%
A*-B Grades
36.5%
AAB+ %
10.1%

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 86 students entered

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About John Mason School

John Mason School is a secondary school in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.4. The school has around 995 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Wootton Road, Abingdon, OX14 1JB | More schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for John Mason School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2024 — Some aspects not as strong
  2. May 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about John Mason School

What is John Mason School's Ofsted rating?
John Mason School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are John Mason School's latest exam results?
John Mason School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is John Mason School located?
John Mason School is a secondary school in Abingdon, Oxfordshire (OX14 1JB).
How many pupils attend John Mason School?
John Mason School has around 995 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare John Mason School with other schools?
View John Mason School'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.