The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
33%
-29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 230
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 33.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- THE GOOD SHEPHERD TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kathryn Saunderson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Goodwyns Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2LR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmUnified Academy
Academy · 801m away
Chart Wood School
Special school · 807m away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Priory Church of England School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Powell Corderoy Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Ashcombe School
Secondary · 2.5km away
Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Church of England Primary School?
St John's Church of England Primary School currently has 230 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Church of England Primary School take?
St John's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Church of England Primary School?
St John's Church of England Primary School is in Dorking, RH4 2LR, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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