St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Godalming, GU8 4UF · Surrey · primary school
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104th 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 3,930 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4/10 among them, against 5.9/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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 Mary's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% 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 Good in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can learn singing, piano, keyboard, guitar, drums, and violin, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 198 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the music curriculum progress from initial lessons to performance opportunities?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St Mary’s Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “caring school community” where pupils “thrive” and are “well prepared for their next stage of education.” Overall, the school continues to deliver high-quality education with strong leadership and positive relationships.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “excellent” behaviour and develop their “character and resilience in an exemplary way.”
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and builds knowledge in a “logical order,” with reading identified as a particular strength.
- Staff apply the behaviour policy “fairly and consistently,” ensuring pupils are “happy, safe and are very proud of their school.”
- Trustees and leaders support the school “effectively,” exemplifying a “caring culture” and commitment to staff well-being.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular activities and visits that “support pupils’ learning and personal development strongly.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, staff do not consistently identify and resolve “errors or misconceptions in pupils’ understanding,” hindering secure learning.
- The writing curriculum is not always implemented as intended from the early years, meaning some disadvantaged pupils “do not achieve as well as they could.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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
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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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