The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 202
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 8.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- THE ALLIANCE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Darke (Co-Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Longfield Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Priory Church of England School
Secondary · Very close
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 649m away
Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Ashcombe School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Chart Wood School
Special school · 1.8km away
Unified Academy
Academy · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Powell Corderoy Primary School?
Powell Corderoy Primary School currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Powell Corderoy Primary School take?
Powell Corderoy Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Powell Corderoy Primary School?
Powell Corderoy Primary School is in Dorking, RH4 3DF, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Powell Corderoy Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Powell Corderoy Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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