Best Schools in Dorking
34 schools in Dorking
Key Facts
- Dorking has a total of 34 schools, with 66.7% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, reflecting a mixed picture of educational quality in the area.
- Primary schools in Dorking have 53.0% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, indicating a gap in performance at this level.
- Secondary schools in Dorking outperform national averages, with a Progress 8 score of 0.27, an Attainment 8 score of 54.00, and 58.6% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- In Dorking, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.52, with £9,002 spent per pupil, while secondary schools have a ratio of 17.10 and £7,350 spent per pupil.
Top Nurseries in Dorking
18 nurseries in Dorking
Top Primary Schools in Dorking
14 primary schools in Dorking
Hurtwood House School
Dorking, RH5 6NU
Independent · Primary · Ages 15–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils319
P/T Ratio–
RGS Surrey Hills
Dorking, RH5 6EA
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils350
P/T Ratio–
ST
St Teresa's School
Dorking, RH5 6ST
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils581
P/T Ratio–
The Weald CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Dorking, RH5 4QW
Academy · Middle · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence5.3%
Pupils131
P/T Ratio14.2
Frequently Asked Questions
Dorking has 34 schools, including 14 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 18 nurseries, 3 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Dorking | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 54% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.15 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 22% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,054 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.