St Peter's Catholic School
Guildford, GU1 2TN · Surrey · secondary school
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2nd 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 313 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.9/10 among them, against 9.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 77.6 · 94 | 30% | 2.82 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 1.13 · 99 | 25% | 2.47 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 62.5 · 94 | 10% | 0.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's Catholic School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 63.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +1.13 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 8.0 out of 10 among them, against 9.6 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Homework Club, an after-school club, and Duke of Edinburgh expeditions.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,360 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. 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 specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the after-school and homework clubs structured to support different learning needs?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Catholic School
Overview
St Peter’s Catholic School provides “exceptional education, care and guidance” from the start of secondary education through to the sixth form. The inspection found that pupils are “very happy” and benefit from “caring and committed” staff who hold “very high ambitions” for academic success, resulting in “very high achievement in examinations.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “sequenced carefully” with material revisited over time to ensure knowledge is “embedded securely,” particularly in key stage 3.
- Teachers are described as “passionate and expert,” delivering “engaging and purposeful” lessons while effectively supporting pupils with special educational needs or disabilities.
- Pupils demonstrate “very positive” behaviour and attitudes, sustaining focus and showing “resilience when study is hard.”
- Attendance is “very high,” with the school working closely with families to support those who struggle to attend.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils developing as “kind people who respect and value each other’s differences” through high-quality relationships and sex education.
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 | 63.6 |
| 2024/25 | 63.6 |
| 2025/26 | 62.5 |
| 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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