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The Priory Church of England School
West Bank, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3DG, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.2 / 100
Bottom 26%
Better than 26% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
671
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
67%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic achievement, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 79% nationally. While 53% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 16%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum. Overall, the school shows promise, especially in creating a supportive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.1 | Bottom 21% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 53% | Bottom 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 31% | Bottom 19% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 16% | Bottom 9% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 5% | Bottom 9% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.0%
White Other5.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Other1.2%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Other0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.22705, -0.34167 · RH4 3DG
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is The Priory Church of England School rated by Ofsted?
The Priory Church of England School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2019.
Is The Priory Church of England School a good school?
The Priory Church of England School scores 26.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Priory Church of England School in GCSEs?
The Priory Church of England School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.1. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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