St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

InspectedPrimaryAges 4–11419 pupils

Waverley Lane, GU9 8BQWebsite01252716307

Inspected419 pupilsAges 4–11

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils419

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

419 / 420 (100%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Head Teacher

Mr Martyn Peebles

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 78%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

100%

Would recommend

3.8%

Absence rate

Avg 7.0%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.8%vs 7.0% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence5.2%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 11.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 4.1%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty18 (29%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder15 (24%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health13 (21%)

Speech, Language & Communication12 (19%)

Not Assessed3 (5%)

Visual Impairment1 (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 20

Teaching assistants (FTE)13

Support staff (FTE)22

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils419

Free school meals 9.5%

English as additional language 18.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British60.6%

White Other15.0%

Black African4.8%

Mixed White & Asian4.5%

Chinese3.8%

Pakistani2.6%

Mixed Other1.9%

Indian1.4%

Asian Other1.2%

Mixed White & African1.2%

Other0.7%

Unclassified0.7%

White Irish0.5%

Traveller Irish0.5%

Bangladeshi0.2%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

100.0%

of parents would recommend

247 responses

Happy child100.0%

Good progress100.0%

Informed100.0%

Good behaviour100.0%

Well taught90.0%

Safe90.0%

Well led90.0%

Well looked after70.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠30.0%

2024-25

Trust Performance

Xavier Catholic Education Trust

KS4 (GCSEs)

Attainment 8 62.2

Progress 8 0.92

EBacc entry 52.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£5,824

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,576 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,077

Support staff£730

Premises£96

Energy£120

Learning resources£222

Income per pupil£5,906

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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