The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 714
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Tom Collins (Exec Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
155 Aldershot Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8YH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRydes Hill Preparatory School
Independent · Very close
Wey Valley College
Academy · 382m away
The Hope Service
Pupil referral unit · 697m away
Kings College
Secondary · 868m away
Stoughton Infant School
Primary · 956m away
Guildford Grove Primary School
Primary · 985m away
Northmead Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Christ's College, Guildford
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School currently has 714 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is in Guildford, GU2 8YH, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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