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St Paul's CofE Primary School

St Paul's Road West, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2HS

Good

Inspected 11 June 2024

Good
Ofsted
Primary
Phase
5–11
Ages
396
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About St Paul's CofE Primary School

St Paul's CofE Primary School is an academy converter in Dorking, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 396 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE GOOD SHEPHERD TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 June 2024) rated it Good. 7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Surrey →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 5–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
396 / 420 (94%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection
11 June 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

7.8%
Free school meals
13.9%
EAL
4.5%
SEN support
13.6%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

4.8%
Overall absence
11.8%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

17.03
Teachers (FTE)
24
Pupils per teacher
16.07
Teaching assistants (FTE)
£48,538
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 15% on leadership pay
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
2.8
Leadership (FTE)

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,073
Spend per pupil
£4,985
Income per pupil
51%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
St Paul's Road West, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2HS
Phone
01306883547
Acting Headteacher
Gary Papworth

Teaching Jobs

Site / Catering
Caretaker
PermanentFull time£24,644 - £25,677 (FTE) · · + LGPS
Closes 9 Nov 2026View & apply
Teaching Assistant
Teaching and Learning Support Assistant
PermanentPart time£24,644 (FTE) · · Salary will be pro-rata'd according to the hours that are worked.
Closes 9 Nov 2026View & apply
Support Staff
Breakfast Club Assistant
PermanentPart time£24,644 (FTE)
Closes 9 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Paul's CofE Primary School?
St Paul's CofE Primary School is an academy converter in Dorking, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 5–11.
How many pupils does St Paul's CofE Primary School have?
St Paul's CofE Primary School has 396 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Paul's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 June 2024).
Is St Paul's CofE Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — St Paul's CofE Primary School is part of THE GOOD SHEPHERD TRUST.
Where is St Paul's CofE Primary School?
St Paul's CofE Primary School is located at St Paul's Road West, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2HS.

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