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Guildford High School

Guildford, Surrey, South East · GU1 1SJ

A girls' school with roots stretching back to 1888, Guildford High School educates pupils from age four through to the sixth form on a single Surrey site. With a Church of England character and around 270 pupils, it earned an "excellent" judgement from the Independent Schools Inspectorate, including for personal development, and met all compliance requirements. The sixth form is substantial, with 193 pupils, suggesting strong retention into the senior years and a sizeable academic community at the top of the school.

270

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£21,030

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Girls
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 4-18
Pupils: 270
Location: Guildford, Surrey, South East
Website: https://www.guildfordhigh.co.uk
Telephone: 01483 561440

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head of junior school Allistair Williamson

Latest results

Attainment 8

22.1

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

97%

A-level A*-A

85%

A-level A*-B

97%

Teaching & academics

Results at the higher grades are impressive: 97% of GCSEs are awarded at grades 9-7, and at A-level 85% reach A*-A with 97% at A*-B. The sixth form leans heavily towards the sciences and mathematics, with Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Economics and Psychology all popular, and an EPQ available for those wanting to pursue independent research. Modern languages are a notable strength lower down, with French, German, Spanish and Latin all on offer. (The published Attainment 8 figure of 22.1 sits well below the national average of 46.9, which can reflect how a smaller, selective cohort's qualifications are recorded rather than underlying performance.)

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 193

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsBiologyChemistryPhysicsEnglish LiteratureHistoryEconomicsPsychology

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 18.22%
EHC plans: 0.29%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

Academic scholarshipsMusic scholarships

Languages

FrenchGermanSpanish

Popular GCSE subjects

SpanishFrenchGermanLatinDrama & Theatre StudiesDesign & TechnologyComputer ScienceArt & DesignMusicPhysical Education

Sport

Main sports

LacrosseSwimmingTennisNetballHockeyRoundersBadmintonVolleyball

Beyond the classroom

Sport is broad and team-oriented, spanning lacrosse, netball, hockey, tennis, swimming, rounders, badminton and volleyball. Music is recognised through dedicated scholarships, and creative subjects such as Drama & Theatre Studies, Art & Design and Music feature among popular GCSE choices.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1888
Religious character: C of E
Boarding: No

Mobile phone policy

Mobile phones are not prohibited for students in the junior school

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £16,203 - £21,030

Assisted places are available at 11+ and assessed on financial need.

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 15 October 2024

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The last word

An academically high-achieving girls' school where languages, sciences and a large sixth form stand out. Academic and music scholarships, plus needs-assessed assisted places at 11+, widen the door beyond fees of £16,203 to £21,030 a year.

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