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

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data
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