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The Priory Church of England School
West Bank, Dorking RH4 3DG
The Priory Church of England School is a non-selective, Church of England academy. It has about 640 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. Ofsted last inspected the school in March 2019. The present school opened in 2024.
This school is a member of Enlighten Learning Trust. (Esher Church of England High School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Admissions and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils and Attainment.
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Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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