St Mary's Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Petworth Road Chiddingfold Godalming Surrey GU8 4UF |
| Phone | 01428683115 |
| Reference Number | 140026 |
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is maintaining its effective standards from the previous inspection. The school fosters a caring community where pupils flourish, showcasing excellent behaviour and a strong sense of responsibility. The headteacher, Sheila Buckley, leads the school as part of The Good Shepherd Trust, and there is a robust support system in place from trustees. Pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum that supports their academic and personal development well, although there are areas identified for improvement, particularly in ensuring all pupils have a strong grasp of foundational knowledge before moving forward in their learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 202 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.04%
Girls: 53.96% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 23 | 30 |
| 2 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 3 | 19 | 10 | 29 |
| 4 | 12 | 20 | 32 |
| 5 | 15 | 8 | 23 |
| 6 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.6% |
| White, Other | 5.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| Irish | 1% |
| Caribbean | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 05 Feb 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Oct 2016 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour and a strong sense of responsibility.
- High-quality support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is a strength, with effective phonics instruction leading to good outcomes.
- Positive relationships with parents and carers enhance the school community.
- A broad curriculum with enriching experiences, such as local history walks and visiting speakers.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, not all misconceptions in pupils' understanding are consistently identified.
- Some disadvantaged pupils do not achieve as well as they could in writing.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | ||
| Writing | 3.5 | ||
| Maths | 0.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Witley CofE Controlled Infant School
Church Lane, Witley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5PN |
2.58 miles |
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Grayswood Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Lower Road, Grayswood, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2DR |
2.76 miles |
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Barrow Hills School
Roke Lane, Godalming, GU8 5NY |
2.91 miles |
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The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School
Middlemarch, Roke Lane, Witley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5PB |
2.91 miles |
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St Ives School
Three Gates Lane, Haslemere, GU27 2ES |
3.33 miles |
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Northchapel Community Primary School
Pipers Lane, Northchapel, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 9JA |
3.94 miles |
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St Bartholomew's CofE Aided Primary School
Derby Road, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1BP |
3.97 miles |
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Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School
Plaistow, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 0PX |
4.01 miles |
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Milford School
Church Road, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5JA |
4.03 miles |
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Busbridge Infant School
Hambledon Road, Busbridge, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1PJ |
4.45 miles |
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
The Drive, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1PF |
4.59 miles |
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Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School
Brighton Road, Busbridge C of E Junior School, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1XA |
4.59 miles |
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St Hilary's School
Holloway Hill, Godalming, GU7 1RZ |
4.75 miles |
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Shottermill Infant School
Lion Lane, Shottermill, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1JZ |
4.79 miles |
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St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary
Franklyn Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2LD |
4.8 miles |
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Shottermill Junior School
Lion Lane, Shottermill Junior School, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1JF |
4.83 miles |
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St Dominic's School
Malthouse Lane, Hambledon, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4DX |
1.64 miles |
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King Edward's School Witley
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1.82 miles |
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Rodborough
Rake Lane, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5BZ |
3.55 miles |
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Jigsaw CABAS School
Building 20, Dunsfold Park, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8TB |
4.37 miles |
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Godalming College
Tuesley Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1RS |
4.43 miles |
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Undershaw Education Trust
Portsmouth Road, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6AQ |
4.57 miles |
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OneSchool Global UK - Hindhead Campus
Tilford Road, Hindhead, GU26 6SJ |
4.7 miles |