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Royal Grammar School Guildford

Other independent school · GU1 3BB

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#39 of 2,536

Better than 98% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 18
Pupils1,325
GenderBoys
Religious characterChristian
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherDr Jon Cox
Local authoritySurrey
Opened01 Sept 1977
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 125424.

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.40.450.746.2
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 4148--

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 10.50.44, better than England, better than Surrey37.1935
Average A-level gradeA--
Average points, best three A-levels50.92, better than England, better than Surrey37.535.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA--
AAB or better71.7%, better than England, better than Surrey18.1%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.25, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study148--
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 pupils1,325
Girls0
Boys1,325
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.201
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.1

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.92.9%
Higher education82.1%
Employment7.1%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.2.9%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

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

Nearby schools

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Schools near Royal Grammar School Guildford
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySandfield Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.3 miPrimaryPewley Down Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
0.4 miNot applicableGuildford High SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 mi16 plusSurrey Maths SchoolFree schools 16 to 19
Unrated
0.6 miPrimarySt Nicolas' Church of England Infant SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miPrimaryHoly Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.7 miNot applicableTormead SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.7 miSecondaryGuildford County SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
1.2 miPrimaryQueen Eleanor's Church of England SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.2 miPrimaryWeyfield Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good

Frequently asked questions about Royal Grammar School Guildford

How does Royal Grammar School Guildford rank in England?

Royal Grammar School Guildford ranks 39 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 98% of schools).

What are Royal Grammar School Guildford's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Royal Grammar School Guildford was A, and 71.7% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Royal Grammar School Guildford?

Royal Grammar School Guildford has 1,325 pupils aged 3 to 18.

Does Royal Grammar School Guildford have a sixth form?

Yes, Royal Grammar School Guildford teaches students up to age 18.

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.