Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a secondary voluntary-aided school in Reading, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this voluntary-aided school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School has a Progress 8 score of -0.02 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 44.4, 62% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 18.7%, 14% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.4%.
After leaving Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School, student destinations include 71% going on to university and 3% entering apprenticeships.
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Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School has a Progress 8 score of -0.02, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 44.4. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
62% of students at Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School achieve an average A-Level grade of C. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School has an overall absence rate of 7.4%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is 18.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School, 71% go on to university and 3% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in September 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
209/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
95/mo
45% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 9.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.9
Bus Stops
15
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Reading West Rail Station
1.1km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.