The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.1
14.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
69%
27.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
76%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.22
Band 2Source: 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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 299 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 153 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,938
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kate Carriett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Woodruff Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1XX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBoxgrove Primary School
Primary · 896m away
Burpham Foundation Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Burpham Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Peter's Catholic School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Merrow Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Tormead School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is George Abbot School a selective school?
No. George Abbot School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is George Abbot School's Ofsted rating?
George Abbot School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend George Abbot School?
George Abbot School currently has 1,938 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does George Abbot School take?
George Abbot School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is George Abbot School?
George Abbot School is in Guildford, GU1 1XX, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does George Abbot School have a sixth form?
Yes, George Abbot School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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