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PrimaryOfsted: Outstanding

St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School, Woking

Onslow Crescent, GU22 7AX

Academic performance

N/A

Progress 8

N/A

Attainment 8

Absence rate

630

Pupils

Latest Ofsted

OutstandingInspected February 2020
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Based on official Ofsted data.

Inspection intelligence

Official Ofsted report

Inspection summary

Latest inspection · February 2020

St Dunstan’s Catholic Primary School has taken effective action to maintain its high standards, providing pupils with an exceptional education and strong academic outcomes. Inspectors found a school that is highly ambitious for both pupils' academic achievements and their personal development, supported by a strong community ethos.

Strengths

What inspectors noted positively.

  • The curriculum is organised carefully using educational research to ensure deep understanding across subjects.
  • Reading is given the highest priority, with strong phonics teaching and a culture that fosters a love of reading.
  • Pupils with SEND receive purposeful support and expert adaptations to learn alongside their peers.
  • Behaviour is described as mature and considerate, with lessons taking place uninterrupted by low-level disruption.
  • The school provides exceptional opportunities for personal development, including residential stays and sports competitions.

Things parents should investigate

Neutral topics you may wish to explore.

  • The school's transition for the new headteacher and senior leaders who have joined since April 2024.
  • The scheduled Section 48 inspection by the Diocese due in 2026.
  • Specific details regarding the inter-school sports competitions and residence stay opportunities.
  • The use of reading sheds and calm reflection areas during breaktimes.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, and the school maintains a relentless focus on ensuring pupils are kept safe.

Leadership

Leaders and the governing body lead the school expertly, using reflective decision-making and purposeful engagement with staff to manage workload.

Inspection highlights

Deep understanding of knowledge links
Confident and fluent readers
Strong community ethos
Expertly adapted teaching for SEND

These summaries are generated from official Ofsted reports and public information. Fammove does not replace the original inspection report and does not provide official advice.

School information

Address

Onslow Crescent, GU22 7AX

Town

Woking

County

Surrey

Local authority

Surrey

URN

125238

Phase

Primary

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