Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 29 March 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 65% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Norfolk Road, Dorking, RH4 3JA

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

189

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 29 March 2023.

Continues from St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (URN 125204) since 1 July 2026. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 65.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 27.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 81.0%
Writing (Expected): 88.0%
Maths (Expected): 85.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 88.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 110.0
Cohort Size: 26

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 171
Capacity: 189 (0% full)
SEND: 15.2%
FSM Eligible: 11.7%
EAL: 37.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 11.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,395/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 51.5%
White Other: 20.1%
Asian Indian: 4.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 4.1%
Mixed Other: 4.1%
Black Caribbean: 4.1%
Black African: 3.5%
Asian Chinese: 2.4%

51.5%

White British

20.1%

White Other

4.7%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01306883934

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Norfolk Road

Dorking, South East

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Administrative

URN: 152534
UKPRN: 10100673
Establishment No.: 3422
Trust: XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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