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Christ's College, Guildford

Academy converter · Guildford · GU1 1JY

Ages 11–16 · 641 pupils · Surrey

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

47.9

Overall absence

9.2%

Admissions demand

0.68 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-10-04

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.01
−20+2
Attainment 847.9
English & maths grade 5+44%
English & maths grade 4+70%
EBacc entry44%

EBacc APS: 4.3

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)24.9%
Unauthorised4.0%
Authorised absence
5.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.5%
Enrolments in measure
747

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.68 · Often has places

1st preferences

73

Places offered

179

1st-preference offers

73

Total preferences (any rank)
275
Preferred offers (top 3)
121
Applications from outside LA
2
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill85%

641 pupils · 757 places

Pupils on roll
641
Boys / girls
301 / 340
School capacity
757
Capacity fill
641 / 757 (85%)
Free school meals
24.2%
FSM pupils
155
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Guildford
Governance
Academy trust: THE GOOD SHEPHERD TRUST
Academy trust
THE GOOD SHEPHERD TRUST
Sponsor
The Good Shepherd Trust
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Goulborn

Location

Address
Larch Avenue
Postcode
GU1 1JY
Town
Guildford
County
Surrey
Local authority
Surrey
District
Guildford
Constituency
Guildford
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Guildford, Surrey, 641 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 24.2%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Guildford.

Open schools in Guildford
49
Secondary schools in Guildford
5
Academies among open schools in Guildford
57% (28)
Open schools in GU1
17
Secondary in GU1
3
Open schools in Surrey LA
523
Secondary in Surrey LA
56

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in GuildfordNear GU1

  • Kings College Guildford

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Guildford · GU2 8DU · Surrey

    Ages 11–16

    • Att846.7
    • P8-0.0
    • EM5+47%
    • Absence10.1%

    1.4 miles away

  • George Abbot School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Guildford · GU1 1XX · Surrey

    Ages 11–18

    • Att856.7
    • P80.5
    • EM5+68%
    • Absence7.3%

    1.4 miles away

  • Guildford County School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Guildford · GU2 4LU · Surrey

    Ages 11–18

    • Att861.0
    • P80.7
    • EM5+72%
    • Absence7.5%

    1.5 miles away

  • St Peter's Catholic School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Guildford · GU1 2TN · Surrey

    Ages 11–18

    • Att863.6
    • P81.1
    • EM5+75%
    • Absence4.6%

    2.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Matthew Goulborn
Telephone
01483537373
Website
http://www.christscollege.surrey.sch.uk/

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