Compare Faringdon Community College and King Alfred's and UTC Oxfordshire

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Comparison of secondary schools: Faringdon Community College (Secondary) in Faringdon; King Alfred's (Secondary) in Wantage; UTC Oxfordshire (Secondary) in Didcot — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Faringdon Community College, King Alfred's and UTC Oxfordshire. They are secondary phase and academy converter and university technical college type located around Faringdon, Oxfordshire, Wantage, Oxfordshire and Didcot, Oxfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Faringdon Community College), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Faringdon Community College (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,150, combined total ≈ 3,500, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST, VALE ACADEMY TRUST and Activate Learning Education Trust.

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Attribute	Faringdon Community College SN7 7LB	King Alfred's OX12 9BY	UTC Oxfordshire OX11 6BZ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • University technical college
Location	Faringdon Oxfordshire SN7 7LB	Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 9BY	Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 6BZ
Latest Ofsted	2 20 Jun 2024	2 5 May 2022	2 31 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1550	2205	600
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST	VALE ACADEMY TRUST	Activate Learning Education Trust
Website	www.fccoxon.co.uk	www.kaacademy.org	www.utcoxfordshire.org.uk
Telephone	01367240375	01235225700	01235391587
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Faringdon Community College

SN7 7LB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Faringdon
Oxfordshire
SN7 7LB
Ofsted: 2 20 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.fccoxon.co.uk
Telephone: 01367240375

King Alfred's

OX12 9BY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Wantage
Oxfordshire
OX12 9BY
Ofsted: 2 5 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: VALE ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.kaacademy.org
Telephone: 01235225700

UTC Oxfordshire

OX11 6BZ

Phase / Type: Secondary • University technical college
Location: Didcot
Oxfordshire
OX11 6BZ
Ofsted: 2 31 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Activate Learning Education Trust
Website: www.utcoxfordshire.org.uk
Telephone: 01235391587

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.