St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking
Woking, GU22 9AL · Surrey · secondary school
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6th of 57 secondary schools in Surrey we can score, 58 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 321 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4/10 among them, against 9.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 81.1 · 95 | 46% | 4.37 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.73 · 92 | 38% | 3.53 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 60.5 · 92 | 15% | 1.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 58.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.73 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9 out of 10 among them, against 9.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh award, take international trips, and attend reflection days.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,512 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,470. 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
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their progress scores? How are international trips funded and selected?
What Ofsted said about St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking
Overview
Pupils receive an “exceptional education” at this school, underpinned by strong relationships and shared values of “respect, aspiration, integrity, love and service.” The curriculum is described as “broad and ambitious,” with pupils achieving highly in national examinations and demonstrating “exemplary” behaviour.
Strengths
- The curriculum “exceeds national expectations,” with a “coherently ordered” structure that enables pupils to recall prior learning confidently.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “highly effective support” and “achieve very well across subjects.”
- Behaviour is “exemplary,” driven by “consistently high expectations,” with sixth-form students acting as “strong role models.”
- Personal development is supported exceptionally well through a rich programme of clubs, visits, and charitable activities, fostering pupils’ character and confidence.
- Staff benefit from “high-quality subject-specific training,” ensuring they present ideas with clarity and address misconceptions effectively.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 60.6 |
| 2024/25 | 58.1 |
| 2025/26 | 60.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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