St John's Church of England Primary School
Dorking, RH4 2LR · Surrey · primary school
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200th of 203 primary schools in Surrey we can score, 296 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.4/10 against 2,131 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 33.0 · 4 | 41% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.71 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 26% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2022. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Quest Club, the school choir, and sports including football, dance, table tennis, athletics, Kwik cricket, Physifun, and quick stick hockey. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 pupils against a stated capacity of 262. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St John's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St John's Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, described as having a "big heart" where the Christian ethos allows each child to shine. Pupils are happy, model values such as "love, respect and cooperation," and learn in a calm environment supported by positive relationships with adults. The curriculum has improved significantly, enabling strong academic achievement and high levels of parental satisfaction.
Strengths
- Staff support reading effectively, using a "well sequenced" phonics programme that helps many pupils learn to read quickly and enjoy a range of texts.
- The mathematics curriculum is a strength, with clear learning sequences from Reception to Year 6 and detailed attention to "fluency, reasoning and problem-solving."
- Leaders ensure breadth and quality across the curriculum, using "harmony" principles to help pupils understand how learning experiences interconnect.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs access the same curriculum as their peers, supported by useful pre-teaching sessions.
- Parents are "overwhelmingly positive," describing the school and leaders as "welcoming and warm."
Areas to improve
- New subject leaders are not yet identifying accurately what improvements are needed, meaning the learning needs of all pupils, including the most able, are not always met as well as they could be.
- Senior leaders should continue to support and train staff to develop subject expertise, ensuring they provide "consistently demanding work across all subjects."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff who know their pupils well, receive regular training, and work closely with families and agencies to ensure the right support is provided.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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