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The Priory Church of England School

West Bank, Dorking, RH4 3DG
Part of: ENLIGHTEN LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Priory Church of England School
Dorking, RH4 3DG
671 Pupils
1,000 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
17.40% FSM %
335 Boys
336 Girls
About The Priory Church of England School

The Priory Church of England School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Surrey, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 671 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,000. Current headteacher: Jo Trimnell.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Surrey or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Surrey
Region South East
Administrative District Mole Valley
Parliamentary Constituency Dorking and Horley
Ward Dorking North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ENLIGHTEN LEARNING TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-05-2024
UKPRN 10091143
URN 149318
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Revd Peter Nevins Chair of Local Governing Body 28/03/2025 27/03/2029 Appointed by trustees
Mr Ben Foley Local Governor 15/09/2025 14/09/2029 Appointed by trustees
Mr Neil Milner Local Governor 23/05/2025 22/05/2029 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Catherine Nasskau Local Governor 06/02/2026 05/02/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Hazel Paige Local Governor 01/05/2024 01/06/2025 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Nancy Szachno-Dressel Local Governor 01/05/2024 30/04/2027 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Jo Trimnell Local Governor 01/09/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Ellen Walkinshaw Local Governor 15/09/2025 14/09/2029 Appointed by trustees
Mr Stuart Zissman Local Governor 17/10/2025 16/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Powell Corderoy Primary School
0.25 km • Dorking
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
0.41 km • Dorking
Other
Dorking Nursery School
0.59 km • Dorking
Other
St Paul's CofE Primary School
0.95 km • Dorking
Other
St Martin's CofE Primary School
1.14 km • Dorking
Other
Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School
1.33 km • Dorking
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Priory Church of England School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Dorking, Surrey.
The Priory Church of England School has 671 pupils, with a capacity of 1,000.
The Priory Church of England School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Priory Church of England School is: Non-selective.
Yes, The Priory Church of England School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at The Priory Church of England School is Mrs Jo Trimnell.
The Priory Church of England School is at West Bank, Dorking, RH4 3DG, in the Surrey local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Priory Church of England School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Priory Church of England School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jo Trimnell
West Bank, Dorking, RH4 3DG
01306887337
thepriorycofe.com/
Location
RH4 3DG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149318
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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