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Are all Dorking neighbourhoods included?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Dorking Area

Dorking secondary schools serve a small market town community in the Surrey Hills, with 4 schools providing education for local families. St Teresa's School and RGS Surrey Hills are independent options for families considering private education, while The Ashcombe School offers comprehensive state education. Families across Dorking town centre, North Holmwood, and Pixham benefit from the town's location in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with excellent transport links to London Waterloo and Victoria in under an hour. Explore the map to see secondary options near you and compare performance across schools.

Top schools in Dorking

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St Teresa's School
Effingham
RGS Surrey Hills
Mickleham
The Ashcombe School
Dorking
The Priory Church of England School
Dorking