Godalming Junior School
Godalming, GU7 3HW · Surrey · primary school
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91st of 203 primary schools in Surrey we can score, 296 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,255 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2/10 among them, against 6.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 41% | 2.34 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.73 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 26% | 1.70 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Godalming Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
An after-school club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 240 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does the after-school club typically involve? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Godalming Junior School
Overview
Godalming Junior School is described as a "happy and welcoming place" where pupils embody the motto ‘love, live, learn’. The inspection confirms the school continues to be a good school, with leaders and staff maintaining high expectations and a well-organised curriculum that prepares pupils for future learning.
Strengths
- Pupils are "friendly and respectful" towards each other and feel safe, supported by initiatives like ‘antibullying stars’.
- The curriculum is "typically well organised and interesting," with teachers ensuring learning builds on prior knowledge, particularly in mathematics.
- Pupils benefit from a "wide range of extra-curricular activities," including sporting clubs and themed ‘10richment’ weeks.
- Staff are "well trained" to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, helping them achieve in line with peers.
- Parents are "extremely positive," noting their children have "achieved well emotionally and academically."
Areas to improve
- Support for the weakest readers is "not organised as well as it could be," with phonics gaps not addressed rapidly enough.
- Reading practice books are "too hard" for some pupils, containing sounds they have not yet learned, hindering progress.
- The overall structure of the history curriculum is "a little unbalanced," meaning pupils do not spend enough time on all topics.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" and staff who are well trained to recognise concerns and follow procedures.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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