Dorking, Surrey · RH5 6ST
St Teresa's is an independent Catholic all-through school for girls in Dorking, Surrey, offering day and boarding provision from age 4 to 18. The school combines traditional Catholic values with a contemporary educational approach, serving a diverse cohort of 668 pupils across its junior and senior divisions. As a Catholic institution, it emphasises pastoral care, moral development and community service alongside academic excellence.
Who thrives here
Families seeking a Catholic education in a traditional all-girls setting; boarders seeking a supportive residential community; pupils who benefit from clear pastoral structures and moral framework alongside academics.
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Effingham Hill
Dorking, Surrey
RH5 6ST
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Day fees at St Teresa's School are approximately £22,500 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.
St Teresa's School admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
At St Teresa's School, 28.2% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 43.1% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
St Teresa's School offers boarding as well as day places.
ISI rated St Teresa's School “Excellent” (2023). This grading is no longer issued — both inspectorates have since changed how they report outcomes.
Frequently praised
✓Strong pastoral care and attention to individual pupil wellbeing
✓Supportive Catholic community values and moral education
✓All-girls environment fostering confidence and female role models
✓Accessible location in Dorking with boarding option for flexibility
Common concerns
!School not yet inspected by Ofsted; sector reputation relies on longstanding record rather than current grading