The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
28%
+20.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 242
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Head
- Mr Richard Catchpole (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Brighton Road, Busbridge C of E Junior School, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1XA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBusbridge Infant School
Primary · Very close
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Godalming College
16 plus · 1.1km away
The Wharf Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
St Hilary's School
Independent · 1.3km away
Moss Lane School
Primary · 1.4km away
Godalming Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Unsted Park School
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School?
Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School currently has 242 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School take?
Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School?
Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School is in Godalming, GU7 1XA, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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