The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.1 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.1
3.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
10.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 143 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 671
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 17.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- ENLIGHTEN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jo Trimnell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
West Bank, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3DG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPowell Corderoy Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 405m away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 943m away
Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Ashcombe School
Secondary · 1.5km away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Chart Wood School
Special school · 1.7km away
Unified Academy
Academy · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Priory Church of England School a selective school?
No. The Priory Church of England School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Priory Church of England School?
The Priory Church of England School currently has 671 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Priory Church of England School take?
The Priory Church of England School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Priory Church of England School?
The Priory Church of England School is in Dorking, RH4 3DG, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Priory Church of England School have a sixth form?
No, The Priory Church of England School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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