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John Mason School Catchment Area

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

John Mason School is a academy converter secondary school in Abingdon, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 995 pupils, and a capacity of 1040 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

995

Pupils

1,040

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

John Mason School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, John Mason School 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: 96% 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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John Mason School — School Information

Full address
Wootton Road, Abingdon, OX14 1JB
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
22.5% of pupils
DfE URN
140580

Other Secondary Schools in Abingdon

If John Mason School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Abingdon are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — John Mason School

Is John Mason School oversubscribed?

John Mason School is operating close to its capacity of 1040 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for John Mason School?

Admission to John Mason School 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 John Mason School cover?

John Mason School is a secondary school in Abingdon, 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 John Mason School?

John Mason School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.