Kings College Guildford
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Address | Southway, GU2 8DU |
| School Website | www.kingscollegeguildford.com/ |
| Telephone | 1483458956 |
| URN | 141200 |
School Census
| Total | 465 |
| Girls/Boys | 240/225 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.6%/48.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 15.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 130 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 38.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 17/07/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 17/07/2018 | Good |
| 06/12/2016 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 17/07/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/12/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 59.10% |
| Entering EBacc | 17.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.02 |
| Progress 8 | -0.03 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 28% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 56% |
| Entering EBacc | 12% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.69 |
| Progress 8 | -0.3 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 45% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.72 |
| Progress 8 | -0.29 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 270 |
| As first preference | 92 |
| As second preference | 68 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 121 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 85 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 297 |
| As first preference | 117 |
| As second preference | 63 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 115 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 90 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 218 |
| As first preference | 75 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 141 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 75 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 179 |
| As first preference | 71 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 152 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 71 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 150 |
| As first preference | 47 |
| As second preference | 39 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 163 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 47 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 132 |
| As first preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 197 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 78 |
| As first preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 125 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 43 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 117 |
| As first preference | 51 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 145 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 51 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 130 |
| As first preference | 48 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 87 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 48 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 116 |
| As first preference | 52 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 12% |
| not applicable | 52% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 38% |
| no | 62% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 10% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 70.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 72.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Guildford Grove Primary School
(0.10 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Southway, , GU2 8YD
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: 155 Aldershot Road, , GU2 8YH
Rydes Hill Preparatory School
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Rydes Hill House, , GU2 8BP