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St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking

State school · Woking, GU22 9AL
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,541 pupils

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,541 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
Surrey County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr James Granville Hamshar

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School, Woking 35 %
The Marist Catholic Primary School 22 %
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School 19 %
St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School 12 %
Other 8 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Westfield Primary School 1 %
Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery 1 %
Unknown 1 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
84%
LA avg.
68%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
78.2%
LA avg.
55.9%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
41.51
LA avg.
36.80
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
101
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
14.1 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,541
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Elmbridge Lane
Kingfield
Woking
Surrey
GU22 9AL
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Telephone: 01483 729343

Email: info@sjb.surrey.sch.uk

Website: http://sjb.surrey.sch.uk

Local authority: Surrey County Council

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School data & information St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Elmbridge Lane, Kingfield, Woking, Surrey, GU22 9AL
1,541 Pupil numbers
6.3 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
25 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
101 Number of teachers
15 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
78.2%
LA avg.
55.9%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
60.60
LA avg.
51.00
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.73 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 80 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 231 7
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 9
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 8
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 238 7
Italian GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 137 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 103 7
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 228 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 237 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 7
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 8
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 7
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 102 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 8
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
29.3%
LA avg.
17.6%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
41.51
LA avg.
36.80
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 16 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 19 A
Psychology GCE A level 20 A
Physics GCE A level 20 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 11 A
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 13 A*
Mathematics GCE A level 66 A
History GCE A level 32 A
Government and Politics GCE A level 9 A
Geography GCE A level 12 B
English Literature GCE A level 12 A
English Language GCE A level 10 A
Economics GCE A level 25 A
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 10 A
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 6 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 20 B
Chemistry GCE A level 22 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 27 B
Biology GCE A level 24 A
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 8 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 8 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

All our students are special and all are expected to achieve their best. Students that have SEN are offered support in various ways depending on individual needs. Some are supported in class, or withdrawn from MFL for small group work. All our students take GCSEs, some undertake the ASDAN vocational qualification to a bronze or silver level. The school has an excellent pastoral system reinforced by a strong Catholic ethos.

3.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
14.1 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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