Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic SchoolFawley Road , Reading

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School, based in Reading, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School currently has around 1045 pupils on roll, which is about 113% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 19.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 20 pupils.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 23.9%. other white pupils make up about 20.3% , followed by african at 18.9%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (87%) , including 35% who stay in school sixth forms and 38% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .