The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.8
11.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
65%
22.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
84%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.12
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 181 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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 93 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,190
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Steve Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Farnham Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4LU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Nicolas' Church of England Infant School
Primary · 452m away
Surrey Maths School
16 plus · Grammar · 774m away
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
Primary · 875m away
Royal Grammar School Guildford
Independent · 1.2km away
Onslow Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Pewley Down Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Guildford High School
Independent · 1.7km away
Wey Valley College
Academy · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Guildford County School a selective school?
No. Guildford County School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Guildford County School's Ofsted rating?
Guildford County School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Guildford County School?
Guildford County School currently has 1,190 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Guildford County School take?
Guildford County School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Guildford County School?
Guildford County School is in Guildford, GU2 4LU, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Guildford County School have a sixth form?
Yes, Guildford County School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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