The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.2
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
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
80%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
72%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
8%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
18%
Based on 50 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 566
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 27.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Alastair McKenzie
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Southway, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8DU
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Kings College Guildford a selective school?
No. Kings College Guildford is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Kings College Guildford's Ofsted rating?
Kings College Guildford was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kings College Guildford?
Kings College Guildford currently has 566 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kings College Guildford take?
Kings College Guildford caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Kings College Guildford?
Kings College Guildford is in Guildford, GU2 8DU, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kings College Guildford have a sixth form?
No, Kings College Guildford does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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