St Peter's Catholic School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

Horseshoe Lane East, Merrow, Guildford, GU1 2TNOpen in maps

St Peter's Catholic School is a secondary school in Guildford for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 1st of 5 secondary schools in Guildford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 15 May 2024, report published 26 June 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

212 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score63.6

63.6, 17.5 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths76.9%

76.9%, 31.5 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths92.5%

92.5%, 27.7 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc29.2%

29.2%, 11.3 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.47

5.47, 1.38 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

152 students

Average point score per A level entry42.84

42.84, 7.84 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,360 pupils on roll, with places for 1,050

Eligible for free school meals6.3%

6.3%, 20.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language12.9%

12.9%, 8.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support21%

21%, 6.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.5%

3.5%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Peter's Catholic School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
George Abbot School0.7 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 58.2
Tormead School0.8 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 14.9
Guildford High School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 22.1
Royal Grammar School Guildford2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 30.6
Surrey Maths School2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Elizabeth Bolton
Phone
01483534654
Website
st-petersschool.co.uk
Address
Horseshoe Lane East, Merrow, Guildford, GU1 2TN
Local authority
Surrey
URN
147430

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.