The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Girls only.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 16.9 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a girls-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
16.9
26.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.19
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
31% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 838
- Capacity
- 92%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Head
- Ms Emma Watson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Station Road, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGosden House School
Special school · 778m away
Bramley Oak Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Wey House School
Special school · 1.1km away
Unsted Park School
Independent · 1.9km away
Tillingbourne Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
APPLE ORCHARD SLINFOLD
Independent · 2.2km away
Shalford Infant School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Catherine's School a selective school?
Yes. St Catherine's School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend St Catherine's School?
St Catherine's School currently has 838 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Catherine's School take?
St Catherine's School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is St Catherine's School?
St Catherine's School is in Guildford, GU5 0DF, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Catherine's School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Catherine's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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