# John Mason School — Abingdon, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 2.7/5 from 6 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr Alastair West

## Contact

- **Address:** John Mason School, Abingdon, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 159535829
- **Website:** http://www.johnmason.oxon.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/abingdon/john-mason-school-15522

## About

John Mason School is an inclusive, mixed-gender comprehensive built around three core values: Opportunity, Respect and Determination. We strive to ensure that our students experience a rich tapestry of opportunities during their years at school and in their lives beyond. Our curriculum is built around the principle of providing opportunities for our students in all fields.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — May 2019
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — May 2019

## Recent parent reviews

- **1/5** — I GOT SEVENTEEN STI'S: GAVE ME SEVEN STI'S FROMTHE FOOD DO NOT RECOMEND *(Feb 2025)*
- **3/5** — Review of John Mason School: Not good. Generally a bad environment and not worth going to. Could improve in a lot of areas. Making little effort to make change. *(Nov 2022)*
- **3/5** — Do I need a title?: Not great but not bad. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — A great school with plenty of opportunities!: We've had a great experience so far with John Mason School. The facilities are excellent, especially the 06 art gallery, and the staff are all passionate about their subjects. Our child is excited about the possibilities in the STEM and arts clubs and can't wait to get started in September. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — Fantastic school with a supportive community!: We've been so impressed with John Mason School. The head teacher is approachable and has a clear vision for the school. Our child has thrived in the inclusive environment and loves the opportunities to explore STEM and arts subjects. We're so grateful for the support they've received. *(Feb 2022)*
- **4/5** — Good, but could be better: We were with John Mason School for two years and had mixed feelings about it. The values of opportunity, respect, and determination were great, but we felt the communication between school and parents could be improved. Our child did well in their GCSEs, but we wish there had been more support for students with SEND needs. *(Sep 2021)*

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