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Faringdon Community College Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Faringdon Community College is a academy converter secondary school in Faringdon, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1436 pupils, and a capacity of 1550 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,436

Pupils

1,550

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Faringdon Community College Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Faringdon Community College sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Oxfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Oxfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Faringdon Community College — School Information

Full address
Fernham Road, Faringdon, SN7 7LB
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
18.1% of pupils
DfE URN
137993

Frequently Asked Questions — Faringdon Community College

Is Faringdon Community College oversubscribed?

Faringdon Community College is operating close to its capacity of 1550 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Faringdon Community College?

Admission to Faringdon Community College is managed by Oxfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Faringdon Community College cover?

Faringdon Community College is a secondary school in Faringdon, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Faringdon Community College?

Faringdon Community College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.