1. Name
St Andrew’s Catholic School
2. Address
Grange Road
Leatherhead
Surrey
KT22 7JP
3. History
St Andrew’s Catholic School is a well-established Roman Catholic secondary school located in Leatherhead, Surrey. It has a long history of serving the local Catholic community and surrounding areas, providing education based on strong Christian values and academic development.
The school has developed over time into a large, mixed comprehensive school with academy status, offering a broad curriculum and a strong emphasis on pastoral care, faith, and personal development alongside academic achievement.
4. Academic Reputation & Awards
St Andrew’s Catholic School is regarded as a strong performing comprehensive school within Surrey.
Key highlights include:
- Consistently good GCSE performance across a broad range of subjects
- Strong emphasis on student progress and value-added outcomes
- Positive reputation for pastoral care and inclusive education
- Offers a wide curriculum including academic and vocational pathways
- Recognised within the local authority for stable academic performance and strong community ethos
The school is not selective but maintains a high expectation culture for all students.
5. Year 7 Admissions Criteria
St Andrew’s Catholic School does not use an 11+ entrance exam.
Admissions are based on oversubscription criteria, typically including:
- Catholic children (baptised and practising Catholic applicants)
- Siblings of current students
- Distance from the school
- Other Catholic and non-Catholic applicants if places remain available
- Looked-after and previously looked-after children (highest priority category)
Admission is coordinated through the Surrey County Council admissions process.
6. GCSE & A-Level Results
GCSE Results:
- Students achieve a broad range of results across subjects
- Strong pass rates in core subjects such as English and Maths
- Good overall progress measures compared to national averages
A-Level Results:
St Andrew’s does not operate a traditional grammar-school-style selective entry system but offers a sixth form provision with a variety of A-Level and vocational courses.
- Mixed but generally solid performance outcomes
- Students progress to universities, apprenticeships, and employment pathways
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