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Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

Voluntary aided school · Reading · RG30 3EP

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,082

Local authority

Reading

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary aided school (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Reading, Reading, 1,082 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 21.7%. Religious character: Roman Catholic.

Open schools in Reading
156
Secondary schools in Reading
21
Academies among open schools in Reading
36% (56)
Open schools in RG30
21
Secondary in RG30
3
Open schools in Reading LA
71
Secondary in Reading LA
11

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    Ages 11–19

    Status: Open

    0.2 miles away

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  • River Academy

    Free schools · Secondary

    Reading · RG1 8EQ · Reading

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    1.5 miles away

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  • Kendrick School

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Reading · RG1 5BN · Reading

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    1.8 miles away

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  • Reading School

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Reading · RG1 5LW · Reading

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    2.1 miles away

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  • Little Heath School

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    Reading · RG31 5TY · West Berkshire

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    2.4 miles away

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Overview

School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
110107

Location

Address
Fawley Road, Southcote
Postcode
RG30 3EP
Town
Reading
County
Berkshire
Local authority
Reading

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,082
Boys / girls
546 / 536
School capacity
922
Capacity fill
1,082 / 922 (117%)
Free school meals
21.7%
FSM pupils
200
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Governance
Voluntary aided school

Contact

Telephone
01189574730
Website
http://www.hughfaringdon.org/

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