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John O'Gaunt School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
John O'Gaunt School
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John O'Gaunt School
- Secondary
- Hungerford RG17 0AN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Requires Improvement |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Disadvantaged pupils generally make good progress due to targeted interventions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Low-level disruption occurs when teaching is weaker. Exclusion rates are still too high.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are enthusiastic, dedicated, and receive professional development, especially for teaching new subjects.
Current Educational Practices: Joint training opportunities with other schools help staff share good practices.
Strengths and Challenges: Strength: Effective support for newly qualified teachers. Challenge: Teachers often teach outside their specialist areas.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parental engagement is growing, and the school offers collaborative activities with partner primary schools.
Communication: Parents have a positive view and receive timely advice and guidance about their children’s progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are satisfied with the school's environment and individual attention to students.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work hard to build community confidence and handle conflicts effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Tailored curriculum pathways have injected greater ambition and improved teaching quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding processes are very effective, pupils feel safe, and bullying is dealt with appropriately.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pastoral support and personal development activities are strong.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extracurricular activities including journalism club and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The diverse activities promote a broader understanding of life in modern Britain.
Career Counselling Services: Careers information, advice, and guidance are strengths. Pupils are very well prepared for next steps.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Regular activities and business mentors support career guidance from Year 7 onwards.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective use of additional funding supports the learning and progress of pupils with SEND.
Subjects Offered: Pupils can study a range of subjects, including two languages and separate sciences.
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About Us
John O'Gaunt School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 453 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 14% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.8 | 15.1 | 16.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 14% | 48% | 59% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 15.80% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.90 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 31.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 14% | 25.71% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 38.24% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 5% | 24.05% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 10.29% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 15.48% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.54 | 2.9 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 95.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 77 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 88.08% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 19.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 42.25% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.92% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 23.67% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.08% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 4.33% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 30.9% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 42.5% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 20.7% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 11.8% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 15.6% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.5 | 3.09 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 96.83% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 59 | 143 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 93.33% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 19.58% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 46.42% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.42% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 22.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 1.75% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.75% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 12 | 24.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 3 | 35.29% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 25.1% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 5 | 11.14% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 4 | 16.52% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.57 | 2.7 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 96.27% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 135 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.55% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 39% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.73% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 23.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.09% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 5.91% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 24.05% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 35.85% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 8% | 22.55% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 11.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 15.75% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.29 | 2.62 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 139 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.45% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 18.45% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.09% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.09% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.27% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 23.21% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.42% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 23.32% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.79% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.05% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 97% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 147 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.6% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.7% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 42.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.3% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 25.8% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.4% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at John O'Gaunt School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1