Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Voluntary aided school · Sixth form
Reading, RG30 3EP
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 47% in England
6 of 8 in Reading
Pupils
1,082
First preferences per place
0.76
2026/27
Absence
7.5%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 46.9 | 44.4 | 46.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43% | 42% | 39% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 4.9 | 5.1 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 44% | 44% | 34% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.12 | -0.02 | — |
64% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The WREN School · 0.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 30% in England
- King's Academy Prospect · 0.6 mi · Good · Bottom 9% in England
- River Academy · 1.5 mi · No rating
- Kendrick School · 1.8 mi · Outstanding · Top 1% in England
- Reading Girls' School · 1.9 mi · Good · Top 27% in England
- Reading School · 2.2 mi · Outstanding · Top 1% in England
Best secondary schools in Reading · Best secondary schools in Berkshire
The neighbourhood
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is in Southcote (typical home £367,500, crime very high).
What is Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is in the bottom 47% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.