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Faringdon Community College is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,410 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Cambrian Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include St Johns CofE Academy, King Alfred's and Larkmead School.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Finances and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils and Attendance.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | Highworth Warneford School | |
| 7.3 | St Johns CofE Academy | |
| 8.1 | King Alfred's | |
| 8.2 | Kingsdown School | |
| 8.2 | Carterton Community College | |
| 8.5 | The Dorcan Academy | |
| 9.3 | Farmor's School | |
| 9.4 | St Joseph's Catholic College | |
| 9.8 | Lawn Manor Academy | |
| 9.8 | Swindon Academy | |
| 10.1 | Great Western Academy | |
| 10.3 | Abbey Park School |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Attainment: About 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 poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is below average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is poor.
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