John Mason School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Wootton Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1JB |
| Phone | 01235524664 |
| Reference Number | 140580 |
John Mason School has been found to have some areas of performance that may not be as strong as in the past, particularly concerning the achievement of disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). While the school's leadership has been restructured to address these challenges, barriers affecting these groups are not being consistently tackled, leading to concerns about their overall academic success. The school is noted for its positive environment and strong personal development programs, but it is clear that there is a need for improvements in teaching consistency and addressing behavior effectively to enhance student outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 995 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.47%
Girls: 45.53% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 99 | 71 | 170 |
| 8 | 102 | 73 | 175 |
| 9 | 86 | 75 | 161 |
| 10 | 100 | 79 | 179 |
| 11 | 90 | 89 | 179 |
| 12 | 27 | 30 | 57 |
| 13 | 38 | 36 | 74 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.5% |
| White, Other | 7.4% |
| African | 3.9% |
| Asian, Other | 3.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 21 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 16 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as John Mason School | |
| 16 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Sep 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Sep 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Oct 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
| 15 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a range of enrichment activities and take pride in their performances.
- There are positive relationships between staff and pupils, creating a caring environment.
- Personal development programs are well designed, helping students understand health and safety.
- Sixth-form students perform better than the rest of the school due to effective support.
Areas for Improvement
- Too many pupils, particularly disadvantaged and those with SEND, do not achieve as well as they should.
- Inconsistent checking of pupils' understanding leads to unresolved misconceptions.
- High suspension rates indicate issues with behavior management.
- Attendance rates, especially for disadvantaged pupils, remain persistently low.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 55.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 31.27 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 29.47 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 10.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 157 | 21 |
| Third Preference | 119 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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