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Guildford County School
Farnham Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4LU, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.9 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,190
Capacity
1,187
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong LocaleIQ score, this secondary school demonstrates impressive academic performance, notably achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 16% of the UK. A significant 80% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, with 65% achieving grade 5 or higher, indicating a solid foundation for further education. While 75% of pupils progress to university, including 36% to top-third institutions, the school may be a great choice for parents seeking a high-achieving environment for their children.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2017Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 54.8 | Top 16% 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%. | 80% | Top 16% 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%. | 65% | Top 13% 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%. | 84% | Top 16% 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%. | 44% | Top 16% 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%. | 75% | 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%. | 36% | Top 20% |
Based on 123 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.9%
White Other10.8%
Asian Chinese7.9%
Asian Other3.6%
Mixed Other2.8%
Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Asian Indian2.2%
Black African1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
White Irish1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.23417, -0.58547 · GU2 4LU
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN139193
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.guildfordcounty.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Guildford County School rated by Ofsted?
Guildford County School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2017.
Is Guildford County School a good school?
Guildford County School scores 88.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Guildford County School in GCSEs?
Guildford County School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.8. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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