The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 239
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- Godalming Learning Partnership (Co-operative Schools Network)
- Head
- Mr Adam Samson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Hallam Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3HW
Town setting
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Nursery · 533m away
Farncombe Church of England Infant School
Primary · 696m away
Moss Lane School
Primary · 796m away
Charterhouse
Independent · 1.3km away
St Hilary's School
Independent · 1.4km away
Broadwater School
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Godalming Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Godalming Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Godalming Junior School?
Godalming Junior School currently has 239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Godalming Junior School take?
Godalming Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Godalming Junior School?
Godalming Junior School is in Godalming, GU7 3HW, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Godalming Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Godalming Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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