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St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking
Elmbridge Lane, Kingfield, Woking, Surrey, GU22 9AL, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.8 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,541
Capacity
1,470
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a LocaleIQ score placing it among the top 4% of schools, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 58.1, significantly above the national average. Additionally, 73% of students progress to university, with 41% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a robust pathway for higher education. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 58.1 | Top 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 88% | Top 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 66% | Top 12% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 83% | Top 8% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 55% | Top 8% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 73% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 41% | Top 20% |
Based on 147 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (374 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child feels safe
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
My child is happy
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Behaviour is good
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
School has high expectations
94%
School supports development
92%
Progress is communicated
91%
School keeps me informed
85%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.5%
White Other16.5%
Asian Indian4.9%
Black African4.0%
Mixed Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Asian Other3.4%
Mixed W+B African3.1%
Other2.4%
White Irish2.1%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.30833, -0.54909 · GU22 9AL
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking rated by Ofsted?
St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking a good school?
St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking scores 95.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking?
Based on 374 Ofsted Parent View responses, St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking in GCSEs?
St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.1. 88% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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