John Mason School
URN: 140580 • Abingdon OX14 1JB
Overview
- Name
- John Mason School
- URN
- 140580
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ABINGDON LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alastair West (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01235524664
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wootton Road, Abingdon OX14 1JB
Summary
John Mason School, located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, is a mixed-gender secondary academy with a current enrolment of 995 students, offering a capacity of 1,040. The school is committed to an inclusive educational environment, ensuring that all students, regardless of their background or abilities, have the opportunity to thrive. The ethos of the school is built around three core values: Opportunity, Respect, and Determination, which guide its approach to teaching and learning.
The curriculum at John Mason School emphasizes a broad range of subjects, with a strong focus on STEM education and creative arts. Students are encouraged to engage in various extracurricular activities, including clubs for computing, STEM, and the arts, fostering both individual talents and teamwork. The school aims to develop independent, lifelong learners by providing a supportive atmosphere that balances guidance with opportunities for self-discovery.
John Mason School values community involvement and invites parents to participate in school events, such as open evenings and exhibitions. The leadership, under Headteacher Mr Alastair West, is dedicated to enhancing teaching practices and ensuring clear communication about students' learning experiences, reinforcing the school’s commitment to improving life chances for all learners.
The curriculum at John Mason School emphasizes a broad range of subjects, with a strong focus on STEM education and creative arts. Students are encouraged to engage in various extracurricular activities, including clubs for computing, STEM, and the arts, fostering both individual talents and teamwork. The school aims to develop independent, lifelong learners by providing a supportive atmosphere that balances guidance with opportunities for self-discovery.
John Mason School values community involvement and invites parents to participate in school events, such as open evenings and exhibitions. The leadership, under Headteacher Mr Alastair West, is dedicated to enhancing teaching practices and ensuring clear communication about students' learning experiences, reinforcing the school’s commitment to improving life chances for all learners.
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Nearby alternatives
- Fitzharrys School (64.2)
- Fitzharrys School (64.0)
- Larkmead School (60.8)
- Larkmead School (60.2)
- John Mason School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ABINGDON LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1040
- Pupils
- 995
- Boys
- 542
- Girls
- 453
- FSM %
- 22.50
- Open date
- 2014-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 995 | 542 | 453 | 1040 | 22.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1043 | 560 | 483 | 1040 | 19.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1056 | 574 | 482 | 1040 | 14.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1056 | 574 | 482 | 1040 | 14.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1058 | 553 | 505 | 1040 | 12.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1006 | 528 | 478 | 1040 | 10.00 |
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