Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Address: Fawley Road, Southcote
Town/City: Reading
County: Berkshire
Postcode: RG30 3EP
Country: 310042692
Telephone Number: 0118 957 4730
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headmaster: Dr Simon Uttley
Capacity: 922
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 949 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 103% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.7%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 110107
DfE Number: 870/5411
UKPRN: 10000768
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Reading (E06000038)
Constituency: Reading West (E14000890)
Electoral Ward: Southcote (E05013876)
Diocese: RC16(Diocese of Portsmouth (rc))

Easting & Northing: 469319E, 172237N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 26' 43.89" N 1° 0' 13.75" W
Plus Code: 9C3WCXWW+6F

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr John Ennis - Governor. Appointed on 18 January 2021 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 17 January 2025.
  • Mrs Ann Epps - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2023.
  • Ms Nicky Hardy - Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 24 June 2025.
  • Mrs Joan Hawkins - Governor. Appointed on 22 June 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 June 2025.
  • Fr Christopher Heaps - Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 October 2024.
  • Mrs Maureen McCartney - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 13 November 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 November 2023.
  • Yvonne Newman - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 October 2024.
  • Mr Jonathan Newton - Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2020 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 5 January 2024.
  • Mr Scott O'brien - Governor. Appointed on 23 July 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 22 July 2026.
  • Mr Nick Oxley - Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 November 2026.
  • Mr Mark Richardson - Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Mrs Lisa Telling - Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 September 2023.
  • Headteacher Dr Simon Uttley - Governor. Appointed on 5 January 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 6 January 2027.
  • Mr Ben Winsor - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2023.