Is St Teresa's School a girls school?

Yes — St Teresa's School is a girls school.

How many pupils does St Teresa's School have?

St Teresa's School has 581 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Teresa's School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at St Teresa's School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.6 in 2025/26.

Where is St Teresa's School?

St Teresa's School is located at Effingham Hill, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6ST.

St Teresa's School

Effingham Hill, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6ST

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

49.6

Attainment 8

4–18

Ages

581

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About St Teresa's School

St Teresa's School is an independent school in Dorking, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 4–18. It has 581 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.6 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Surrey →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 4–18
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 581 / 700 (83%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

Free school meals

SEN support

31.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

39 students

28.2%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Effingham Hill, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6ST
Phone: 01372452037
Headteacher: Stuart Field
Website: www.st-teresas.com

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Teresa's School?: St Teresa's School is an independent school in Dorking, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 4–18.
Is St Teresa's School a girls school?: Yes — St Teresa's School is a girls school.
How many pupils does St Teresa's School have?: St Teresa's School has 581 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St Teresa's School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at St Teresa's School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.6 in 2025/26.
Where is St Teresa's School?: St Teresa's School is located at Effingham Hill, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6ST.

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