Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

Secondary
Local authority maintained
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Fawley Road, Southcote, Reading, RG30 3EPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a secondary school in Reading for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 70 schools in Reading. It ranks 15th of 19 secondary schools in Reading. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 November 2012, report published 13 December 2012

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

186 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score46.0

46.0, 0.1 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths39.2%

39.2%, 6.2 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths64%

64%, 0.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc42.5%

42.5%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.05

4.05, 0.04 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

38 students

Average point score per A level entry31.51

31.51, 3.49 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,082 pupils on roll, with places for 922

Eligible for free school meals20.1%

20.1%, 6.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language37.8%

37.8%, 16.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.3%

11.3%, 3.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.5%

5.5%, 0.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
The WREN School	0.2 miles	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Attainment 8: 44.8
King's Academy Prospect	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 36.8
River Academy	2 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus	2 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 58.0
Kendrick School	2 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 84.0

School details

School type: Voluntary aided school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Dr Simon Uttley
Phone: 01189574730
Website: hughfaringdon.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: Fawley Road, Southcote, Reading, RG30 3EP
Local authority: Reading
URN: 110107

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.