Powell Corderoy Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Dorking, Surrey, for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 37 of its 196 pupils (18.9%) were getting SEN support and 9 (4.6%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–11
- 196 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Surrey.
18.9% get SEN support
37 of 196 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
4.6% have an EHC plan
9 of 196 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health13
- Speech, language and communication11
- Autism5
- Moderate learning difficulty5
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 196 (places for 210)
- Headteacher
- Mr Richard Darke (Co-Headteacher)
- Part of
- The Alliance Multi-Academy Trust
- Free school meals
- 6.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Surrey
- School reference (URN)
- 150590
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Surrey council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, September 2022; school remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (July 2021)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in September 2022.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, July 2021).
Contact and getting there
Longfield Road, Dorking, RH4 3DF
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Unified Academy Special school · Ages 9–16 1.0 mile
- Leith Hill School Independent · Ages 7–16 · Ofsted report card (2026) 3.5 miles
- Eastwick Infant School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–7 · Ofsted: Good 4.2 miles
- Eastwick Junior School Mainstream + base · Ages 7–11 · Ofsted: Good 4.2 miles
Other mainstream schools
- The Priory Church of England School Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 9.5%, EHC plans 8.4% 0.1 miles
- St Paul's CofE Primary School Primary · Ages 5–11 · SEN support 12.3%, EHC plans 4% 0.6 miles
- Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 16.8%, EHC plans 3.2% 0.8 miles
Questions about Powell Corderoy Primary School
How many pupils at Powell Corderoy Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 37 of the 196 pupils (18.9%) were getting SEN support and 9 (4.6%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Powell Corderoy Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (13 pupils), speech, language and communication needs (11 pupils) and autism (5 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Powell Corderoy Primary School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Powell Corderoy Primary School?
Through Surrey council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Powell Corderoy Primary School?
You can ask for Powell Corderoy Primary School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Powell Corderoy Primary School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Eastwick Infant School, about 4.2 miles away.
Where is Powell Corderoy Primary School?
Longfield Road, Dorking, RH4 3DF, in Surrey.
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