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Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Fawley Road, Southcote, Reading RG30 3EP
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a non-selective, Roman Catholic secondary school maintained by the local authority (Reading). It has about 1,020 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In November 2012 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attendance and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Progress.
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Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all roughly average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is poor.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment, progress and destinations are all below average.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.

Provision for special educational needs
 Autistic spectrum disorder
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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