The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 0.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
0.5
43.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.25
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
2% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 15–24
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 163
- Capacity
- 36%
Governance
- Local authority
- Camden
- Head
- Dr Ian Gross (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place, London, WC1A 2RA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLondon Nautical School
Secondary · 1.6km away
DLD College
Independent · 2.0km away
Oasis Academy South Bank Primary
Primary · 2.1km away
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
16 plus · 2.1km away
London Park School Mayfair and London Park School Sixth
Independent · 2.2km away
Westminster Abbey Choir School
Independent · 2.2km away
Westminster School
Independent · 2.2km away
Evelina Hospital School
Special school · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Guildhouse School's Ofsted rating?
Guildhouse School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2013. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Guildhouse School?
Guildhouse School currently has 163 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Guildhouse School take?
Guildhouse School caters for pupils aged 15 to 24.
Where is Guildhouse School?
Guildhouse School is in London, WC1A 2RA, in the Camden local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Guildhouse School have a sixth form?
Yes, Guildhouse School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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