Compare Hoe Valley School and St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking and The Bishop David Brown School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Hoe Valley School (Secondary) in Woking; St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking (Secondary) in Woking; The Bishop David Brown School (Secondary) in Woking — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Hoe Valley School, St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking and The Bishop David Brown School. They are secondary phase and free schools and academy converter type located around Woking, Surrey. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Hoe Valley School), published Jul 2018. The lowest is 2 (The Bishop David Brown School), published Feb 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for The Bishop David Brown School (Feb 2019). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 3,200, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as Xavier Catholic Education Trust and Unity Schools Trust.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Hoe Valley School GU22 0NH	St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking GU22 9AL	The Bishop David Brown School GU21 5RF
Phase / Type	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Woking Surrey GU22 0NH	Woking Surrey GU22 9AL	Woking Surrey GU21 5RF
Latest Ofsted	1 20 Jul 2018	1 5 Jun 2014	2 3 Feb 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	990	1470	750
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Surrey (936)	Xavier Catholic Education Trust	Unity Schools Trust
Website	hoevalleyschool.org	sjb.surrey.sch.uk	www.bdb.surrey.sch.uk
Telephone	01483662627	01483729343	01932349696
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Hoe Valley School

GU22 0NH

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Woking
Surrey
GU22 0NH
Ofsted: 1 20 Jul 2018
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Surrey (936)
Website: hoevalleyschool.org
Telephone: 01483662627

St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking

GU22 9AL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Woking
Surrey
GU22 9AL
Ofsted: 1 5 Jun 2014
Pupils: ≈ 1,550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Xavier Catholic Education Trust
Website: sjb.surrey.sch.uk
Telephone: 01483729343

The Bishop David Brown School

GU21 5RF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Woking
Surrey
GU21 5RF
Ofsted: 2 3 Feb 2019
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Unity Schools Trust
Website: www.bdb.surrey.sch.uk
Telephone: 01932349696

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.