Best 3 Secondary schools in Dorking – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: The Priory Church of England School (Secondary) in Dorking; The Ashcombe School (Secondary) in Dorking — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Priory Church of England School and The Ashcombe School. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Dorking, Surrey. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The Priory Church of England School), published Apr 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for The Priory Church of England School (Apr 2019). average roll around ≈ 1,100, combined total ≈ 2,200, typical FSM 10–15%, range 10–15%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as ENLIGHTEN LEARNING TRUST and South East Surrey Schools Education Trust.

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Attribute	The Priory Church of England School RH4 3DG	The Ashcombe School RH4 1LY
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Dorking Surrey RH4 3DG	Dorking Surrey RH4 1LY
Latest Ofsted	2 4 Apr 2019	2 26 Feb 2015
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1000	1476
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	ENLIGHTEN LEARNING TRUST	South East Surrey Schools Education Trust
Website	thepriorycofe.com	www.ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk
Telephone	01306887337	01306886312
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

The Priory Church of England School

RH4 3DG

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Dorking
Surrey
RH4 3DG
Ofsted: 2 4 Apr 2019
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ENLIGHTEN LEARNING TRUST
Website: thepriorycofe.com
Telephone: 01306887337

The Ashcombe School

RH4 1LY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Dorking
Surrey
RH4 1LY
Ofsted: 2 26 Feb 2015
Pupils: ≈ 1,500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: South East Surrey Schools Education Trust
Website: www.ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk
Telephone: 01306886312

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.