St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Guildford is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local popularity. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 203 applications for 90 places, with 110 families listing it as their first preference. This gives an oversubscription ratio of 2. 26, meaning more than two children applied for every available spot. The school currently houses 714 pupils against a capacity of 630, so it is running well above its official limit. Just 6. 7% of pupils qualify for free school meals, well below the national average and reflecting the relatively affluent catchment in Surrey. The school is a Roman Catholic state primary for ages 2 to 11, with a nursery on site, and is led by headteacher Tom Collins. Its religious character is a key part of its identity, and the high demand suggests it draws families from across the local area who value that ethos.
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Feb 2023Latest monitoring visit (9 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 7 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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