Best Private Schools in Dorking
3 private schools found
Key Facts
- In Dorking, 3 independent schools (8.8% of 34) cater to 1,250 pupils, reflecting a significant private education sector presence.
- Compared to the national average of 23.8%, none of the pupils in Dorking's independent schools are eligible for free school meals, with 0.0% FSM eligibility recorded.
- While 34.6% of pupils have special educational needs, a higher proportion than the national 13.0%, their Attainment 8 score averages 31.45, significantly lower than the national 46.10.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 private schools in Dorking, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Dorking | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 54% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.15 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 31.5 | 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.