Schools in Dorking, South East (2025)
13 schools · 4,714 students · 9 academy, 3 independent, 1 local authority · median Pupils on roll 303.
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Ranked schools in Dorking
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 188St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolDorking · Academy Primary– · 397 students
- 284The Ashcombe SchoolDorking · Academy Secondary57.1 Attainment 8 · 1,533 students
- 377St Martin's CofE Primary SchoolDorking · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 364 students
- 471Powell Corderoy Primary SchoolDorking · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 196 students
- 570Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant SchoolDorking · Local authority Primary– · 74 students
- 660Surrey Hills All Saints Primary SchoolDorking · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 125 students
- 757St Teresa's SchoolDorking · Independent All-through50.4 Attainment 8 · 477 students
- 841The Weald CofE Primary SchoolDorking · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 144 students
- 941The Priory Church of England SchoolDorking · Academy Secondary40.1 Attainment 8 · 598 students
- 1020Hurtwood House SchoolDorking · Independent Secondary8.5 Attainment 8 · 293 students
- 1110St John's Church of England Primary SchoolDorking · Academy Primary33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 125RGS Surrey HillsDorking · Independent Secondary14.4 Attainment 8 · 303 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Paul's CofE Primary School Dorking · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 88.0 Top 10% | – | 397 |
| 2 | The Ashcombe School Dorking · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 84.3 Top 25% | 57.1 Attainment 8 | 1,533 |
| 3 | St Martin's CofE Primary School Dorking · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 77.2 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 364 |
| 4 | Powell Corderoy Primary School Dorking · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 71.0 Top 25% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 196 |
| 5 | Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School Dorking · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Local authority | 70.0 Top 50% | – | 74 |
| 6 | Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School Dorking · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 60.3 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 125 |
| 7 | St Teresa's School Dorking · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Independent | 57.2 Top 50% | 50.4 Attainment 8 | 477 |
| 8 | The Weald CofE Primary School Dorking · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 41.0 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 144 |
| 9 | The Priory Church of England School Dorking · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 40.5 Lower 50% | 40.1 Attainment 8 | 598 |
| 10 | Hurtwood House School Dorking · Secondary · Ages 15–19 | Independent | 19.5 Lower 50% | 8.5 Attainment 8 | 293 |
| 11 | St John's Church of England Primary School Dorking · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 10.4 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 12 | RGS Surrey Hills Dorking · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Independent | 4.7 Lower 50% | 14.4 Attainment 8 | 303 |
Other schools in Dorking
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Dorking?
St Paul's CofE Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Dorking with a Success Index (England) of 88.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Dorking?
Dorking has 13 schools (8 primary, 4 secondary, 1 all-through) educating 4,714 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Dorking?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Dorking is 303. Number of pupils in the latest school census.