Is Kings College Guildford a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 6 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 40th of 57 secondary schools in Surrey. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Kings College Guildford's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Kings College Guildford averaged an Attainment 8 score of 46.8 (England: 46.2). 45.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Kings College Guildford?

Applications for Year 7 places at Kings College Guildford starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Kings College Guildford

Southway, Guildford, GU2 8DU

Local ranking40th of 57 secondary schools in Surrey

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

600

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 6 June 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 46.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 45.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 57.5% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 120

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 80.0%
Continued in education: 72.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 8.0%
Not sustained: 18.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 566
Boys: 285 (48%)
Girls: 308 (52%)
Capacity: 600 (99% full)
SEND: 24.4%
FSM Eligible: 28.3%
EAL: 17.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.0%
SEN Support: 18.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 33.5
Budget per Pupil: £8,834/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: Not applicable
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 70.9%
White Other: 9.4%
Asian Other: 4.8%
Black African: 2.3%
Mixed Other: 1.8%
Asian Chinese: 1.6%
Asian Indian: 1.4%
Other: 1.4%

70.9%

White British

9.4%

White Other

4.8%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01483615100

office@kingscollegeguildford.com

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Southway

Guildford, South East

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Administrative

URN: 141200
UKPRN: 10046904
Establishment No.: 4001
Trust: LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST

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