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Diocese of Guildford secondary schools celebrate impressive GCSE achievements

Article published on: 21st August 2025

Pupils and teachers at Esher Church of England High School, Christ College in Guildford and The Priory School in Dorking celebrate impressive GCSE results.

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Experienced primary school head is appointed as new Deputy Director of Education

Article published on: 24th June 2025

Alice Early, an experienced primary school head teacher and Ofsted inspector has been appointed as the new Deputy Director for Education in the Diocese of Guildford.

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Thousands of year six pupils receive special send off at Guildford Cathedral

Article published on: 19th June 2025

This week some 2,669 year six pupils from the 52 Church of England primary and junior schools in the Diocese of Guildford, attended special farewell services at Guildford Cathedral as they get ready to begin secondary school in September.

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Pupils design an emblem to link school and church

Article published on: 10th February 2025

Holy Trinity Primary School and Church in West End have each unveiled and displayed a piece of art designed by Year 5 pupils to celebrate their connection.

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Statement in relation to the former Ripley Church of England Primary School site

Article published on: 11th December 2024

Statement following a Department for Education update on the former Ripley Church of England Primary School site.


Online Advent Calendar for schools and young people

Article published on: 29th November 2024

This year's online interactive Advent calendar from the Diocese has been launched for schools and young people to join in with from 1 December

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Statement to Church schools following the resignation of the Archbishop

Article published on: 13th November 2024

The Diocesan Director of Education released a statement to Headteachers and Trust Leaders of our Church schools following the resignation of Archbishop Justin Welby


Pewley Down Church of England Infant School reopens after concrete closure

Article published on: 5th September 2024

Pewley Down Church of England Infant School has welcomed back children and staff to the newly refurbished school buildings after it was forced to close for 11 months due to structural safety concerns

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An outstanding school at the heart of Long Ditton for 150 years

Article published on: 6th July 2024

St Mary's Church of England Junior School in Long Ditton is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year

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The Priory joins the Enlighten Learning Trust

Article published on: 14th May 2024

The Priory Secondary School in Dorking celebrated joining the Enlighten Learning Trust last week.

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