St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Godalming, GU7 1PF · Surrey · primary school
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27th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.8/10 against 2,153 of them, against 9.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 21.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 pupils against a stated capacity of 216. 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
With the roll matching capacity exactly, how does the school manage entry-year admissions? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Edmund’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy their learning and demonstrate positive attitudes. The report highlights strong outcomes in core subjects and effective early years provision, noting that pupils feel safe and are proud of their achievements.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, with outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics at the end of key stage 2 being "significantly better than the national picture."
- The early years curriculum is "especially effective," helping children develop strong communication skills through a "rich in language" environment.
- Teachers provide clear explanations and check understanding effectively, ensuring pupils "remember what they have learned well."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "fully included" and achieve well through "well-tailored approaches."
- The school fosters a caring community where pupils use strategies like "talk it out" to resolve problems and feel confident sharing concerns with trusted adults.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the curriculum does not clearly outline the knowledge pupils need to learn, meaning teachers cannot always build effectively on prior learning.
- Expectations in these subjects are not always high enough, preventing pupils from learning as deeply as they could.
- The school must continue to support parents, as a minority remain unclear about how to access additional support for their children.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with trustees and governors fulfilling their responsibilities diligently.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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