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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Read Article (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Open Events 2025 (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- John O'Gaunt School (50.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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