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The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School

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personMrs Jo Trimnell

location_onDorking, RH4 3DG

language Visit Website phone 1306887337

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

645

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Progress 8

-0.59

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GCSE Rank

#69 in Surrey

#2,909 of 4,676 nationally

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The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in Dorking, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Pupils make below-average progress (Progress 8: -0.59).

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School Summary

The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School is a voluntary aided school in Dorking, Surrey, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 645 pupils on roll.

In 2024, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.8, placing the school #69 in Surrey and #2,909 of 4,676 nationally. Progress 8 was -0.59 — below-average pupil progress.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 23.6%.

In the 2023/24 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11.20%

EBacc APS3.36

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS3.95

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS3.84

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS3.71

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS3.96

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

30 April 2024

Inspection Report

12 March 2019

Inspection Report

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21 February 2018

Inspection Report

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13 November 2014

Inspection Report

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15 January 2013

Inspection Report

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28 February 2012

Inspection Report

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07 July 2010

Inspection Report

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21 March 2007

Inspection Report

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26 March 2001

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-03-12

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2018-02-21

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-11-13

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.4% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.2%(20 pupils)

Summer term 2024

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 8.417% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Summer term of 2024, this school served a headcount of 634 pupils. During this period, there were 26 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.4%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2023/24 (Summer term)	634	26	4.1%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	644	18	2.8%	7.1%
2022/23 (Summer term)	643	34	5.3%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	645	34	5.3%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	638	33	5.2%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	631	38	6.0%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	623	16	2.6%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	619	22	3.6%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	652	32	4.9%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	660	18	2.7%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	657	25	3.8%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	717	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	717	32	4.5%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	714	40	5.6%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	740	10	1.4%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	739	34	4.6%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	749	29	3.9%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	777	24	3.1%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	777	23	3.0%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	784	26	3.3%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	801	25	3.1%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	806	17	2.1%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	809	40	4.9%	3.1%