St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School, Woking
Woking, GU22 7AX · Surrey · primary school
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14th 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 1,942 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9/10 among them, against 7.6/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School, Woking overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9 out of 10 among them, against 7.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Chess Club, attend trips to PGL, and use the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 629 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School, Woking
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St Dunstan’s Catholic Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection,” where it was judged outstanding. The report describes an environment where pupils receive an “exceptional education” and highlights a “strong community ethos” characterised by mutual care and high academic ambition.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “organised very carefully” using educational research, enabling pupils to develop a “deep understanding of how knowledge links between subjects.”
- Teachers deliver the curriculum “skilfully,” systematically checking for knowledge gaps and making “focused adjustments” to address misconceptions effectively.
- Reading is given the “highest priority,” with strong phonics teaching and engaging activities fostering a “love of reading from an early age.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “purposeful support,” with teaching adapted “expertly” to enable them to learn alongside peers.
- Leaders and the governing body lead “expertly,” ensuring the school remains highly effective through “reflective and considered decision-making.”
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective” and that the school “does all it can to ensure pupils are kept safe.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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