St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Dorking for ages 4 to 11.
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At a glance
- Type
- Academy
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Admissions
- Not selective
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Address
- Norfolk Road, Dorking, RH4 3JA
- Phone
- 01306 883934
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
The school
- The school's mission is Learning and Growing Together in the Light of God's Love.
- Worship, prayer and the relationship with God are at the heart of school life.
Source: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
How it teaches
- The school uses Unlocking Letters and Sounds, a DfE validated synthetic phonics programme, to teach phonics.
- In the early stages of reading the school primarily uses books from Ransom Reading Stars Phonics, then moves children onto its book scheme.
- The school follows the National Curriculum for Science, organised through topics each term for each year group.
- Children in Reception to Year 2 have a daily phonics session.
Source: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Music, sport and trips
- Pupils take part in a variety of sporting competitions and events across the local Dorking area, many organised as tournaments.
- Year 6 pupils take a residential visit to the Calshot Activities Centre.
Source: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School website; St Joseph's Catholic Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Admissions
- The school has spaces in some year groups for the 2026/27 academic year.
- To apply for a Reception place for September 2027, parents must complete the Surrey on-line Application Form (CAF) between 2nd November 2026 and 15th January 2027.
- The Supplementary Information Form must be returned to the school by 15th January 2027 for Reception entry in September 2027.
Source: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School website; St Joseph's Catholic Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
The school day and clubs
- The school has an Afterschool Club, listed on its website menu.
- The end of the school day is at 3:15pm.
- Places in the walking club are booked through the Arbor parent portal.
Source: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School website; St Joseph's Catholic Primary School website; St Joseph's Catholic Primary School website. Checked 9 November 2026.
Grammar schools within 15 miles
- Nonsuch High School for GirlsGirls, Sutton, 10 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Sutton Grammar SchoolBoys, Sutton, 11 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, 13 miles
- The Tiffin Girls' SchoolGirls, Kingston upon Thames, 14 miles
School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 152534. Checked 9 November 2026.
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