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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
155 Aldershot Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8YH, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.4 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
714
Capacity
630
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
113%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 78% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 17% nationally. The school serves a large community of 714 pupils and has a LocaleIQ score that indicates it outperforms 72% of schools, reflecting a positive environment for learning. However, only 12% of students achieve the higher standard, which may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic challenges for their children.
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Last inspected: 9 May 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%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.2%
White Other12.2%
Mixed Other5.9%
Asian Indian5.9%
Other5.5%
Black African4.2%
Asian Other3.2%
Asian Chinese3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.25119, -0.60111 · GU2 8YH
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN150178
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjosephsguildford.com
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 9 May 2013.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores 72.4/100 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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