Is St John's Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 16 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Needs attention and two at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 196th of 277 primary schools in Surrey. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St John's Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 33% of pupils at St John's Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St John's Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St John's Church of England Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St John's Church of England Primary School

Goodwyns Road, Dorking, RH4 2LR

Local ranking196th of 277 primary schools in Surrey

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Primary

Phase

262

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 16 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 16 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention
Early years: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 33.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 57.0%
Writing (Expected): 47.0%
Maths (Expected): 43.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 50.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 230
Boys: 104 (50%)
Girls: 106 (50%)
Capacity: 262 (80% full)
SEND: 35.2%
FSM Eligible: 38.3%
EAL: 10.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 7.4%
SEN Support: 27.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 13.7
Budget per Pupil: £8,105/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 8.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 25.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 79.5%
White Other: 3.5%
Other: 3.1%
Asian Other: 2.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.8%
Mixed Other: 1.8%
Asian Indian: 1.3%

79.5%

White British

3.5%

White Other

3.1%

Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01306884506

info@stjohnsdorking.uk

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Goodwyns Road

Dorking, South East

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Administrative

URN: 139721
UKPRN: 10042001
Establishment No.: 2016
Trust: THE GOOD SHEPHERD TRUST

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