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Guildford County School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Steve Smith

corporate_fareLEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST

location_onGuildford, GU2 4LU

language Visit Website phone 1483504089

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,208

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Attainment 8

54.8

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GCSE Rank

#18 in Surrey

#490 of 3,216 nationally

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Guildford County School is a Academy converter secondary school in Guildford, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Highly competitive: 1.6× more applications than places — plan well ahead.

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School Summary

Guildford County School is an academy converter in Guildford, Surrey, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,190 pupils on roll, of whom 9% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.8, placing the school #18 in Surrey and #490 of 3,216 nationally. 64.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 31.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 30 A-level subjects. 64.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 41.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.11 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.6× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

54.8

Grade 5+ E&M

64.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)31.8%

Entering EBacc84.00%

EBacc APS5.2

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40.80%

EBacc APS5.53

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS5.24

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

60.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS5.41

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc90%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc86%

EBacc APS5.42

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS5.43

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.11

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

156

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*15.9%

Achieving A*–A41.0%

Achieving A*–B64.4%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate93.6%

A-level subjects offered30

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.15

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

142

Retention rate95.80%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

140

Retention rate71.40%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

136

Retention rate90.4%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

22 February 2023

Inspection Report

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17 January 2017

Inspection Report

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12 June 2013

Inspection Report

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04 January 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2017-01-17

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-06-12

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.2%(38 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,190 pupils. During this period, there were 43 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,190	43	3.6%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,192	50	4.2%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,217	33	2.7%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,218	25	2.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,222	35	2.9%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,208	35	2.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,208	48	4.0%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,208	35	2.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,187	31	2.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,192	16	1.3%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,198	23	1.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,144	7	0.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,147	5	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,148	8	0.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,158	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,158	7	0.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,157	14	1.2%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,105	14	1.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,107	9	0.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,117	11	1.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,053	12	1.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,055	5	0.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,063	12	1.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,041	10	1.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,044	7	0.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,053	9	0.9%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 61 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 44 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 37 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 22 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree52%

agree39%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree40%

agree44%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree33%

agree25%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

not applicable27%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes23%

no77%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree37%

agree31%

disagree21%

strongly disagree9%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree65%

agree25%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree38%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree47%

agree40%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree60%

agree37%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree57%

agree34%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree49%

agree35%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes91%

no9%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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