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Guildford High School

Other independent school · Guildford, GU1 1SJ

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#13 of 2,536

Better than 99% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages4 to 19
Pupils1,027
GenderGirls
Religious characterChristian
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMrs Karen Laurie
Local authoritySurrey
Opened01 Jan 1918
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 125342.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolSurreyEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.22.350.746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%73.1%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%54.6%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%17.9%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%68.8%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4110--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolSurreyEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.52.51, better than England, better than Surrey37.1935
Average A-level gradeA+--
Average points, best three A-levels52.96, better than England, better than Surrey37.535.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA+--
AAB or better78.9%, better than England, better than Surrey18.1%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.05, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study90--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils1,027
Girls1,027
Boys0
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.151
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.2

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.94.1%
Higher education87.3%
Employment4.9%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.2.9%
Further education1%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Guildford High School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miNot applicableRoyal Grammar School GuildfordOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miNot applicableTormead SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miPrimarySandfield Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.5 miPrimaryPewley Down Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
0.6 miPrimaryHoly Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.7 mi16 plusSurrey Maths SchoolFree schools 16 to 19
Unrated
0.9 miPrimaryBoxgrove Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miPrimaryWeyfield Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
1.0 miPrimarySt Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.0 miPrimarySt Nicolas' Church of England Infant SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Guildford High School

How does Guildford High School rank in England?

Guildford High School ranks 13 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 99% of schools).

What are Guildford High School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Guildford High School was A+, and 78.9% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Guildford High School?

Guildford High School has 1,027 pupils aged 4 to 19.

Does Guildford High School have a sixth form?

Yes, Guildford High School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.