Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

Southcote, Reading

A successful and oversubscribed Catholic secondary school in Reading, providing a supportive environment with strong pastoral care.

Exam Board

N/A (Comprehensive)

Competition Ratio

High

Key Dates (2026 Entry)

  • 1Application Deadline: 31st October

How to Prepare

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.

Contact Information

Address

Fawley Road, Southcote, Reading, RG30 3EP

Phone

0118 957 4730

Email

admin@hughfaringdon.org

Website

https://www.hughfaringdon.org/

Admission Guidelines

Admissions are based on faith criteria first, followed by siblings and distance.

Catchment Area

Priority is given to baptised Catholic children from local feeder primary schools and parishes.

Application Procedure

Submit the local authority CAF and the school's SIF directly to the school.