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St Catherine's School

Other independent school · Guildford, GU5 0DF

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#52 of 2,536

Better than 97% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 19
Pupils808
GenderGirls
Religious characterChurch of England
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMs Emma Watson
Local authoritySurrey
Opened01 Jan 1920
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 125320.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolSurreyEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.18.150.746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%73.1%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%54.6%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%17.9%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%68.8%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 499--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolSurreyEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.49.28, better than England, better than Surrey37.1935
Average A-level gradeA--
Average points, best three A-levels48.71, better than England, better than Surrey37.535.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA--
AAB or better47.4%, better than England, better than Surrey18.1%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.2, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study86--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils808
Girls808
Boys0
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.145
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.1

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.78.6%
Higher education60.7%
Employment15.5%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.9.5%
Further education1.2%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near St Catherine's School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryBramley CofE Infant School and NurseryAcademy converter
Outstanding
1.2 miPrimaryTillingbourne Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.3 miPrimaryWonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.4 miPrimaryShalford Infant SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.6 miSecondaryBroadwater SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about St Catherine's School

How does St Catherine's School rank in England?

St Catherine's School ranks 52 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 97% of schools).

What are St Catherine's School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at St Catherine's School was A, and 47.4% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend St Catherine's School?

St Catherine's School has 808 pupils aged 2 to 19.

Does St Catherine's School have a sixth form?

Yes, St Catherine's School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.