Fitzharrys School vs John Mason School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 633 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fitzharrys School
Abingdon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
906 students
John Mason School
Abingdon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
927 students
| Measure | Fitzharrys School Abingdon, South East | John Mason School Abingdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #246 of 679 | #316 of 679 |
| National rank | #1271 of 4,090 | #1748 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 906 | 927 |
| Pupils on roll | 906 | 927 |
| Free school meals | 7.8% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 89.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.6% | 41.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.3% | 58.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.34 | 4.14 |
| A level points per entry | 31.9 | 31.3 |
| town | Abingdon | Abingdon |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.fitzharrys.oxon.sch.uk | www.johnmason.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Fitzharrys School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.5 vs 54.4).
- •John Mason School is the larger school with 927 students compared with 906.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fitzharrys School better than John Mason School?
On the Success Index (England), Fitzharrys School ranks higher (64.5 vs 54.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fitzharrys School and John Mason School?
About 633 m in a straight line, between Abingdon and Abingdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fitzharrys School: 906. John Mason School: 927. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fitzharrys School and John Mason School rank in South East?
Fitzharrys School is 246th of 679 and John Mason School is 316th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).