St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
98%
Capacity
211
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Waverley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 211 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 216 places).
Ofsted has rated St Edmund's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Elizabeth Higgins, it falls under Surrey local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1272nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 22 in Waverley.
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 73 applications for 29 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Edmund's Catholic Primary School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cross Country, Netball, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Book Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Waverley, St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | The Drive, Godalming, Waverley, GU7 1PF |
| Headteacher | Elizabeth Higgins |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Number of Pupils | 211 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.7% |
| School Capacity | 211 / 216 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jan 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1272nd of 13,686
Nationally
162nd of 2,034
In South East
5th of 22
In Waverley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
73
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Drive, Godalming
Waverley, GU7 1PF
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