The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.1 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.1
14.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
66%
24.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
83%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.27
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 239 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 120 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,541
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Granville Hamshar (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Elmbridge Lane, Kingfield, Woking, Surrey, GU22 9AL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKingfield Primary School
Primary · 536m away
Hoe Bridge School
Independent · 850m away
Compass Community School Hampshire
Independent · 975m away
The Park School
Academy · 1.1km away
St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School, Woking
Primary · 1.3km away
Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.5km away
Westfield Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Greenfield School
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking a selective school?
No. St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking?
St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking currently has 1,541 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking take?
St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking?
St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking is in Woking, GU22 9AL, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking have a sixth form?
Yes, St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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