St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

URN: 131112 • Guildford GU2 8YH

Overview

Name
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
URN
131112
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
66.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tom Collins (since 2025) , Exec Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
155 Aldershot Road, Guildford GU2 8YH

Summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Guildford, Surrey, with a current enrolment of 627 pupils and a capacity of 630. As part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust, the school embraces a Christ-centred ethos, encapsulated in its motto: "The Way, The Truth, The Life." This guiding principle informs the school's commitment to fostering a nurturing environment where children can develop spiritually, academically, and socially.

The school admits 90 children into Reception each year and offers nursery provision for children from the age of two. St Joseph's aims to provide a broad curriculum that promotes confidence and independence, catering to the holistic development of each child. The school places a strong emphasis on building positive relationships among students and with God, ensuring that every child can uncover their unique gifts and talents.

St Joseph's is dedicated to creating a supportive community for families, with resources available for new parents to help them integrate into the school environment. The school actively engages with parents through events and communications, fostering a collaborative approach to education.

Key details

LA
Surrey
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
630
Pupils
627
Boys
294
Girls
333
FSM %
8.30
Open date
1997-09-01
Close date
2023-11-30
Last Ofsted
2023-02-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Surrey

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 627 294 333 630 8.30
2024-09-11 627 294 333 630 8.30
2023-09-11 629 301 328 630 8.40
2022-09-11 629 301 328 630 8.40
2021-09-11 624 302 322 630 7.40
2020-09-11 624 307 317 630 5.30

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