Guildford County School
Guildford, GU2 4LU · Surrey · secondary school
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10th of 57 secondary schools in Surrey we can score, 58 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 443 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1/10 among them, against 9.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 72.0 · 92 | 30% | 2.75 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.72 · 91 | 25% | 2.29 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 59.2 · 91 | 10% | 0.91 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Guildford County School overview
How it's doing
The school holds an Outstanding Ofsted rating from April 2023. In 2024/25, 64.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 54.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.72 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.0 out of 10 among them, against 8.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,170 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,187. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain progress levels above the national baseline? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Guildford County School
Overview
Guildford County School continues to be an outstanding school, providing a creative and purposeful environment where pupils feel safe and ambitious. Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering a community ethos encapsulated by the motto ‘better never stops’, resulting in exceptional pupil achievement and flourishing.
Strengths
- The curriculum is rich and challenging, designed to ensure pupils become ‘resilient and thoughtful learners’ with deep, lasting understanding.
- Teachers possess ‘excellent subject knowledge’, providing clear explanations and persistent checks that enable pupils to ‘fluently recall past and recent learning’.
- Pupils demonstrate ‘exemplary’ behaviour and highly positive attitudes, actively engaging in lessons and making choices about their learning.
- There is a strong focus on reading development, with purposeful library sessions and interventions helping pupils become ‘confident readers’.
- Sixth-form students feel ‘very well prepared for the next stage of their education and employment’, thinking creatively and debating eagerly.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff reliably reporting concerns, receiving regular training, and leaders taking timely actions to ensure pupils receive necessary support to stay safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 61.0 |
| 2024/25 | 54.8 |
| 2025/26 | 59.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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