JOHN MASON SCHOOL in Oxfordshire, Abingdon

Education Centre Information: John Mason School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Oxfordshire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 822
Number of boys: 408
Number of girls: 414
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

John Mason is one of three co-educational secondary comprehensive schools in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England taking students from 11 to 18 years of age. The national curriculum consists of a 'core' of English, mathematics and science together with the foundation subjects of art, geography, history, a modern foreign language, music, physical education and technology. Religious education is also included and the cross-curricular themes of careers education and guidance, education for citizenship and health education are worked on it. Religious education is taught as a discrete subject throughout Years 7 to 11. Information and communication technology is a core activity at the school used to promote learning right across the curriculum. The school has extensive up to date facilities with nearly 200 internet and e-mail connected networked computers. There are four dedicated information and communication technology rooms. Music is very strong in the school. This is a happy school. The school makes a real effort to have an atmosphere of praise, celebration and thanks, at all levels.