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St Teresa's School

Dorking, Surrey, South East · RH5 6ST

Founded in 1928, St Teresa's is a Roman Catholic independent girls' school in Dorking, Surrey, drawing around 590 pupils and offering both day and boarding places. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its most recent inspection an "excellent" rating, with personal development singled out at the same level and all compliance standards met. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 20 and a broad sweep of scholarships in academics, art, drama, music and sport, it positions itself as an all-round school for girls from 7 to 18. Boarding adds a further dimension for families seeking it.

590

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£28,725

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Girls
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 7-11
Pupils: 590
Pupil:teacher ratio: 20
Location: Dorking, Surrey, South East
Website: www.st-teresas.com
Telephone: 01372 453456

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Headmaster Stuart Field

Latest results

Attainment 8

50.4

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

44%

A-level A*-A

43%

A-level A*-B

73%

Teaching & academics

Results sit above the national picture, with an Attainment 8 score of 50.4 against a national average of 46.9, and 44% of GCSE entries graded 9-7. At A-level, 43% of grades are A*-A and 73% A*-B, supporting progression in popular subjects such as Psychology, Mathematics, History, English Literature and the sciences. The EPQ is offered alongside GCSEs and A-levels, and the breadth of GCSE options - from three modern languages to several distinct art and design strands - is notable. A significant proportion of pupils, around 31%, receive SEN support.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 84

Popular A-level subjects

PsychologyMathematicsHistoryEnglish LiteratureEconomicsChemistryBusiness StudiesBiology

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 31.15%
EHC plans: 0%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

academicartdramamusicsport

Languages

FrenchGermanSpanish

Popular GCSE subjects

SpanishReligious StudiesPhysicsPhysical Education/Sports StudiesMusicHistoryGermanGeographyFrenchEnglish LiteratureEnglish LanguageDrama & Theatre StudiesDanceD&T Food TechnologyChemistryBiologyArt & Design (Textiles)Art & Design (Photography)Art & Design (Fine Art)

Beyond the classroom

Languages run deep here, with French, German and Spanish all taught, and the creative arts are well represented across drama, dance, music and multiple art and design disciplines. Scholarship routes in art, drama, music and sport reflect where the school invests its co-curricular energy.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1928
Religious character: RC
Boarding: Yes

Mobile phone policy

Mobile phones can be brought in to school but must be placed into a Yondr pouch throughout the school day, unless you are a sixth former and they can keep them.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £22,740 - £28,725
Boarding fees (per year): £41,535 - £47,070

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 10 May 2023

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The last word

A well-regarded Catholic girls' school combining solid academic outcomes with strong pastoral care and the option to board. Best suited to families wanting a broad, faith-rooted education across the senior years.

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