Best Primary Schools in Dorking
13 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Dorking, 13 primary schools, accounting for 38.2% of the total, provide education to 2,983 pupils with a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.52.
- Of the 6 inspected primary schools in Dorking, 66.7% are rated Good or Outstanding, with 0 Outstanding and 4 Good ratings, and 2 schools rated as Requires Improvement.
- Primary schools in Dorking have a persistent absence rate of 26.7%, with 53.0% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2, compared to the national average of 61.0%.
- With 10.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, and 8.7% having English as an additional language, Dorking's primary schools spend £9,002 per pupil, 22.9% of whom have special educational needs.
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–
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Dorking, RH4 3JA
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence5.2%
Pupils171
P/T Ratio19.0
Unified Academy
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Dorking, RH5 4DB
Academy · Primary · Ages 9–16 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence40.2%
Pupils83
P/T Ratio7.5
Scott-Broadwood CofE Infant School
Dorking, RH5 5JX
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.6%
Pupils64
P/T Ratio32.0
Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Dorking, RH4 3QF
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected59%
Absence5.6%
Pupils126
P/T Ratio20.4
Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Dorking, RH5 5DJ
State · Primary · Ages 2–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence3.9%
Pupils74
P/T Ratio19.6
Powell Corderoy Primary School
Dorking, RH4 3DF
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils202
P/T Ratio20.9
St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Dorking, RH5 6EW
State · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.5%
Pupils33
P/T Ratio10.4
St John's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Dorking, RH4 2LR
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected52%
Absence8.5%
Pupils230
P/T Ratio19.9
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 14 primary schools in Dorking, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Dorking | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 53% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 27% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £9,002 | £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.