John O'Gaunt School

URN: 142822 • Hungerford RG17 0AN

Overview

Name
John O'Gaunt School
URN
142822
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
47.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Richard Hawthorne (since 2025)
Telephone
01488682400
Website
Visit
Address
Priory Road, Hungerford RG17 0AN

Summary

John O'Gaunt School, located in Hungerford, West Berkshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 440 students, against a capacity of 600. The school is part of the Excalibur Academies Trust and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and equality among its students. The school aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where every student can thrive academically and personally.

The curriculum at John O'Gaunt School is designed to cater to a wide range of learning needs, with a strong emphasis on individual development. The school offers various support programs, particularly for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The dedicated SEND team works closely with teaching assistants to deliver tailored interventions, ensuring that all students have access to the resources they need to succeed.

Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with regular communication between staff and parents to foster collaboration in supporting student progress. John O'Gaunt School also collaborates with external agencies to enhance the learning experience, ensuring that students receive comprehensive support tailored to their individual needs.

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Key details

LA
West Berkshire
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
600
Pupils
440
Boys
222
Girls
218
FSM %
30.50
Open date
2016-10-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-06-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Berkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 440 222 218 600 30.50
2024-09-11 453 226 227 600 30.20
2023-09-11 406 190 216 600 24.60
2022-09-11 406 190 216 680 24.60
2021-09-11 403 203 200 680 23.10
2020-09-11 381 179 202 680 16.30

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