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St Dominic's School
Malthouse Lane, Hambledon, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4DX, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.4 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
162
Capacity
150
Ages
7–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, particularly for its 162 students aged 7 to 19. While the GCSE results show that only 35% of pupils achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the school is better than 58% of others in the area according to the LocaleIQ score. However, there is limited data on KS2 performance, indicating potential areas for improvement in foundational skills.
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Last inspected: 24 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 20.6 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 35% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 10% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.1%
Mixed W+Asian4.9%
White Other3.7%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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51.13678, -0.62688 · GU8 4DX
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN145384
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.stdominicsschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Dominic's School rated by Ofsted?
St Dominic's School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2022.
Is St Dominic's School a good school?
St Dominic's School scores 58.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Dominic's School in GCSEs?
St Dominic's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 20.6. 35% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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