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St Dominic's School

Academy special converter · Godalming · GU8 4DX

Ages 7–19 · 183 pupils · Surrey

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Ofsted

Strong standard

Attainment 8

19.0

Overall absence

16.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-04-21

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.67
−20+2
Attainment 819.0
English & maths grade 5+19%
English & maths grade 4+22%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 1.3

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
100.0
Avg scaled score — maths
92.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
93.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence16.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)38.5%
Unauthorised5.9%
Authorised absence
10.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
11.2%
Enrolments in measure
143

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

183 pupils · 150 places

Pupils on roll
183
Boys / girls
156 / 27
School capacity
150
Capacity fill
183 / 150 (122%)
Free school meals
34%
FSM pupils
54
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 7–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Orchard Hill College
Headteacher
Mrs Vicky Perry

Location

Address
Malthouse Lane, Hambledon
Postcode
GU8 4DX
Town
Godalming
County
Surrey
Local authority
Surrey
District
Waverley
Constituency
Godalming and Ash
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 7–19, in Godalming, Surrey, 183 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, special school. Free school meals: 34%. SEN provision includes: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Godalming
24
Academies among open schools in Godalming
42% (10)
Open schools in GU8
10
Open schools in Surrey LA
523

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Vicky Perry
Telephone
01428684693
Website
www.stdominicsschool.org.uk

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