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George Abbot School
Woodruff Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1XX, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.5 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,938
Capacity
1,940
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, including an Attainment 8 score in the top 10% nationally, this school demonstrates a solid academic performance. An impressive 85% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 69% reach grade 5 or higher, while 94% of parents express satisfaction with their experience. However, while 85% of students progress to university, only 41% attend top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in post-secondary placements.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 58.1 | Top 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 85% | Top 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 69% | Top 10% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 76% | Top 8% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 56% | Top 8% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 85% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 41% | Top 20% |
Based on 194 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (341 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of subjects
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child feels safe
95%
I'd recommend this school
94%
My child is happy
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
School has high expectations
91%
Progress is communicated
90%
School supports development
89%
School keeps me informed
85%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.1%
White Other10.1%
Asian Chinese3.8%
Asian Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Mixed Other2.7%
Asian Indian1.9%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.25385, -0.54791 · GU1 1XX
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN136906
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is George Abbot School rated by Ofsted?
George Abbot School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2019.
Is George Abbot School a good school?
George Abbot School scores 80.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about George Abbot School?
Based on 341 Ofsted Parent View responses, George Abbot School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at George Abbot School in GCSEs?
George Abbot School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.1. 85% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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