St John's Church of England Primary School

How it teaches

• Each day every child in early years takes part in an adult focus activity for both Phonics and Maths.
• The curriculum is delivered through half termly learning enquiries built around six driving Principles.
• All children will have the opportunity to take part in Forest Schools, Surrey Arts Brass lessons, swimming lessons and cookery lessons.

Source: St John's Church of England Primary School website; St John's Church of England Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.

Music, sport and trips

• Year 4 pupils go on a residential trip to PGL and Year 6 pupils go on a week-long trip to the Isle of Wight.
• After-school clubs include opportunities in sport, music and art.
• Each half term, year groups either have a visitor come into the school or take part in a visit out of school.

Source: St John's Church of England Primary School website; St John's Church of England Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.

Admissions

• St John's is a one-form entry primary school welcoming children from age 3 to 11 years old.
• Reception applications for September starts are co-ordinated by Surrey County Council.
• Places for the Nursery's additional 15 hours are limited and allocated according to the admissions criteria.

Source: St John's Church of England Primary School website; St John's Church of England Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.

Nursery

• Children are admitted to the Nursery the term after their 3rd birthday and applications are made directly to the school using the Nursery Enquiry Form.
• The Nursery offers 15 or 30 hours per week during term time to three and four year olds, depending on eligibility.
• The Nursery has capacity for 26 children in a session.

Source: St John's Church of England Primary School website; St John's Church of England Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.

Visiting

• Prospective parent tours take place on 7 October, 4 November, 19 November and 24 November, with a 5.00pm option on 24 November.
• Tours can be booked by calling the school office on 01306 884506.

Source: St John's Church of England Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.

The school day and clubs

• Reception's end of day is 15:15.

Source: St John's Church of England Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.

Support

• The school has an Inclusion Lead, Mrs Liz Chambers, who can be contacted at senco@stjohnsdorking.uk or on the school office number.

Source: St John's Church of England Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.

Grammar schools within 15 miles

• Nonsuch High School for GirlsGirls, Sutton, 11 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
• Sutton Grammar SchoolBoys, Sutton, 12 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
• Wallington High School for GirlsGirls, Wallington, 12 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
• Wallington County Grammar SchoolBoys, Wallington, 13 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
• Wilson's SchoolBoys, Wallington, 13 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
• Tiffin SchoolBoys, Kingston upon Thames, 14 miles
• The Tiffin Girls' SchoolGirls, Kingston upon Thames, 14 miles