St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking
URN: 143369 • Woking GU22 9AL
Overview
- Name
- St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking
- URN
- 143369
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 53.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Granville Hamshar (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01483729343
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Elmbridge Lane, Woking GU22 9AL
Summary
St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, located in Woking, Surrey, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,541 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,470. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community where each individual is valued, and the Catholic ethos plays a central role in shaping the school environment. This ethos encourages care, respect, and personal reflection among students and staff.
The curriculum at St John the Baptist School aims to nurture independent and resilient learners, equipping them with the skills necessary for lifelong success. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement alongside excellent pastoral care, ensuring that students thrive both personally and academically. The Sixth Form offers a dynamic environment where students are encouraged to excel and gain valuable experiences.
St John the Baptist School actively engages with parents and the wider community, inviting them to participate in school events and prayer sessions. This collaborative approach fosters a strong sense of belonging and support, enhancing the educational experience for all students. For more information, visit their website at http://sjb.surrey.sch.uk.
The curriculum at St John the Baptist School aims to nurture independent and resilient learners, equipping them with the skills necessary for lifelong success. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement alongside excellent pastoral care, ensuring that students thrive both personally and academically. The Sixth Form offers a dynamic environment where students are encouraged to excel and gain valuable experiences.
St John the Baptist School actively engages with parents and the wider community, inviting them to participate in school events and prayer sessions. This collaborative approach fosters a strong sense of belonging and support, enhancing the educational experience for all students. For more information, visit their website at http://sjb.surrey.sch.uk.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Absence Reporting (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- 01/10/2025 sjb_surrey Don’t miss out (sen)
- Open Events - Year 12 (calendar)
- Open Events - Year 7 (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- 13 October Week A (calendar)
- 13 October St Dunstan (calendar)
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Key details
- LA
- Surrey
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1470
- Pupils
- 1541
- Boys
- 782
- Girls
- 759
- FSM %
- 6.30
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1541 | 782 | 759 | 1470 | 6.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1531 | 781 | 750 | 1470 | 5.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1468 | 757 | 711 | 1470 | 4.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1468 | 757 | 711 | 1470 | 4.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1425 | 756 | 669 | 1036 | 3.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1375 | 732 | 643 | 1036 | 3.10 |
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