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Kings College Guildford
Southway, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8DU, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.8 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
566
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance with GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 60% nationally. Parents can appreciate a 63% pass rate for grades 4 and above in English and Maths, though the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 15%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment, but families may want to consider the school's limited data on progress measures.
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Last inspected: 17 July 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 44.2 | Bottom 40% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.5%
White Other9.4%
Asian Other4.8%
Black African2.3%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Asian Indian1.4%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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51.24437, -0.60715 · GU2 8DU
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN141200
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Kings College Guildford rated by Ofsted?
Kings College Guildford was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 July 2018.
Is Kings College Guildford a good school?
Kings College Guildford scores 40.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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 Kings College Guildford in GCSEs?
Kings College Guildford achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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