Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School in Southcote, Reading uses N/A (Comprehensive). The assessment tests students under strict standardized timed conditions using multiple-choice optical answer sheets or written papers.

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School offers approximately 180 Year 7 places, with competition historically rated as High. Admissions criteria: Admissions are based on faith criteria first, followed by siblings and distance.

Priority is given to baptised Catholic children from local feeder primary schools and parishes. For state grammar applications, parents must ensure their permanent residence satisfies published local authority criteria before the 31st October Common Application Form (CAF) deadline.

Submit the local authority CAF and the school's SIF directly to the school. Key dates: Application Deadline: 31st October. Always consult the official school website for any annual adjustments.

Focus on: A Certificate of Catholic Practice and a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) are required for faith-based priority., Attend open evenings to understand the school's ethos.. Preparation should begin in early Year 5 with disciplined 15-minute daily micro-practice, timed mock exams matching the N/A (Comprehensive) format, and systematic mistake review using LuraPrep to eliminate repeat errors.