The short version
Average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.5
1.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
5.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
67%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 111 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 668
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 24.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- THE GOOD SHEPHERD TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Goulborn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Larch Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1JY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPond Meadow School
Special school · 338m away
Northmead Junior School
Primary · 374m away
Guildford Nursery School
Nursery · 436m away
Stoughton Infant School
Primary · 555m away
Weyfield Primary Academy
Primary · 660m away
The Hope Service
Pupil referral unit · 827m away
Wey Valley College
Academy · 1.4km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Christ's College, Guildford a selective school?
No. Christ's College, Guildford is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Christ's College, Guildford's Ofsted rating?
Christ's College, Guildford was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christ's College, Guildford?
Christ's College, Guildford currently has 668 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christ's College, Guildford take?
Christ's College, Guildford caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Christ's College, Guildford?
Christ's College, Guildford is in Guildford, GU1 1JY, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christ's College, Guildford have a sixth form?
No, Christ's College, Guildford does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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