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Guildford County School

Academy converter · Guildford · GU2 4LU

Ages 11–18 · 1,170 pupils · Surrey

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Ofsted

School remains Outstanding

Attainment 8

61.0

Overall absence

7.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-04-26

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+0.72
−20+2
Attainment 861.0
English & maths grade 5+72%
English & maths grade 4+85%
EBacc entry41%

EBacc APS: 5.5

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence7.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)19.8%
Unauthorised1.7%
Authorised absence
5.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.0%
Enrolments in measure
930

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

1,170 pupils · 1,187 places

Pupils on roll
1,170
Boys / girls
597 / 573
School capacity
1,187
Capacity fill
1,170 / 1,187 (99%)
Free school meals
9.7%
FSM pupils
88
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Steve Smith

Location

Address
Farnham Road
Postcode
GU2 4LU
Town
Guildford
County
Surrey
Local authority
Surrey
District
Guildford
Constituency
Guildford
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
7 on roll / 25 capacity

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 11–18, in Guildford, Surrey, 1,170 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 9.7%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Guildford
49
Secondary schools in Guildford
5
Academies among open schools in Guildford
57% (28)
Open schools in GU2
13
Secondary in GU2
2
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.

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  • Kings College Guildford

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Guildford · GU2 8DU · Surrey

    Ages 11–16

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

    1.2 miles away

  • Christ's College, Guildford

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att847.9
    • P80.0
    • EM5+44%
    • Absence9.2%

    1.5 miles away

  • George Abbot School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 11–18

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

    2.1 miles away

  • St Peter's Catholic School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    Ages 11–18

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

    2.3 miles away

  • Broadwater School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att855.8
    • P80.7
    • EM5+64%
    • Absence7.3%

    2.3 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Steve Smith
Telephone
01483504089
Website
http://www.guildfordcounty.co.uk/

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