Dorking Nursery School
Dorking Nursery School is a nursery school (Local authority nursery school), ages 2–5, in Dorking, RH4, run by Surrey council. It has 94 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (14 April 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 5 areas, Expected standard in 1 area.
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 5 areas, Expected standard in 1 area — inspected 14 April 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Strong standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Strong standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard |
Leadership and governance | Strong standard |
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 94 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 29.8% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 13.8% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 20.54% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 11.61% | 2024/25 |
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