St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking
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Attainment 8 of 58.1 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 58.1
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 84%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.73
- Confidence interval:
- [0.55, 0.92]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 240 | 58.1 | — | 83.8% | 82.5% | 5.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 238 | 60.6 | +0.73 | 85.3% | 83.6% | 5.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 239 | 59.9 | +0.87 | 85.0% | 84.0% | 5.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 210 | 62.9 | +0.99 | 90.0% | 60.0% | 5.7 |
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School information
| URN | 143369 |
| Local authority | Surrey |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher James Granville Hamshar |
| Trust | XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | GU22 9AL |
| Latest pupils | 240 |
| FSM eligible | 6.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Elmbridge Lane, Kingfield, Woking, Surrey, GU22 9AL
http://sjb.surrey.sch.ukView local authority page1483729343| DfE number | 5402 |
| UKPRN | 10057650 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2016 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 19 Mar 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2025 |