St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton
Hampton Court Way, Thames Ditton, KT7 0LPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton is a primary school in Thames Ditton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 71st of 203 primary schools in Surrey. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 January 2014, report published 11 February 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 January 2024
Pupils are exceptionally proud to be part of this school community. Their strong understanding of the school ethos of being 'ready, respectful and responsible' is demonstrated through their interactions across the school day. The expectations the school has of pupils' behaviour are high, and pupils regularly meet these. Pupils treat each other with kindness, offering extra support for those who need it. Comments from parents typically describe the school as 'warm', 'caring' and 'nurturing'. Pupils are safe in the school and know who to speak to should they have any worries. The school's expectations for pupils' achievement are also high. This includes those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who may be experiencing other disadvantages. Most pupils achieve highly and are learning well. Children in the early years are making a strong start to their time in school. Pupils are provided with an array of clubs and activities from which to choose. The vast majority of pupils take part in these regularly. Pupils like to discuss the trips and the clubs they attend, including art, drama and a range of sports. They also have opportunities to become house and school captains and enjoy taking a leading role in the school.
What the school should improve
- Although the needs of pupils with SEND are quickly identified and there is a range of effective support in place, there is some variation to the quality of the support they receive in lessons. This means that a small minority of pupils are not making as much progress as they could be. The school needs to ensure that all staff have the knowledge and training they need to be able to make the right adaptations for all pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
43 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
360 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Ditton Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Weston Green Preparatory School | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Thames Ditton Junior School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 79% met the expected standard |
| The Orchard Infant School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 83% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Hayley Townsend
- Phone
- 02083986791
- Address
- Hampton Court Way, Thames Ditton, KT7 0LP
- Local authority
- Surrey
- URN
- 125212
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.