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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Norfolk Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3JA, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.3 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
171
Capacity
189
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school achieves expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 50% nationally. The percentage of pupils reaching a higher standard is commendable at 27%. While overall satisfaction is generally positive, parents may want to consider the limited published data for a more comprehensive view.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 27% | Top 3% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.9%
White Other19.9%
Asian Indian4.7%
Mixed W+Asian4.1%
Mixed Other4.1%
Black Caribbean4.1%
Black African3.5%
Asian Chinese2.3%
Asian Other1.8%
Black Other1.2%
White Irish1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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51.22875, -0.33652 · RH4 3JA
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN125204
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2013.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores 72.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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