SchoolScoresGodalming Junior School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of Godalming Learning Partnership (Co-operative Schools Network)
Hallam Road, Godalming, GU7 3HW
01483 421597 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 December 2012.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 27 January 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
52 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Surrey comparisons use the 22 of its 296 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 274 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 87% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 85% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 8th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 66% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 87% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 39 parents who had raised a concern 12th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 48% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 82% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 85% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 91% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 22%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Surrey figures pool parents at the Surrey schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
67% — about the same as the Surrey average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 78% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Surrey. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 13 state primary schools in Godalming. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.6% | 15.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 13 state primary schools in Godalming. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 13 state primary schools in Godalming. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 13 state primary schools in Godalming. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.6% | 17.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 13 state primary schools in Godalming. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 13 state primary schools in Godalming. Lower than 99% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 13 state primary schools in Godalming. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 13 state primary schools in Godalming. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 13 state primary schools in Godalming. Higher than 91% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.0 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 13 state primary schools in Godalming. Higher than 93% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.2 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 11 state primary schools in Godalming. Higher than 75% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 20.7% | 15.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Farncombe CofE Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022
- Moss Lane School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024
- St Hilary's School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Edmund's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Loseley Fields Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Busbridge Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- St Mark and All Saints CofE Primary 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- Milford School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Godalming Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Godalming Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 December 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 27 January 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Godalming Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Godalming Junior School?
100% of the 52 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Godalming Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 125044.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.