The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 348
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 7.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Head
- Mrs Hayley Townsend (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hampton Court Way, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0LP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThames Ditton Infant School
Primary · 616m away
Weston Green Preparatory School
Independent · 676m away
Thames Ditton Junior School
Primary · 753m away
The Orchard Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Hinchley Wood School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Cranmere Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Lawrence CofE Aided Junior School, East Molesey
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton currently has 348 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton take?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton is in Thames Ditton, KT7 0LP, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton have a sixth form?
No, St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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