Tormead School
School summary
Founded in 1905, Tormead is an independent day school for girls in Guildford, educating around 785 pupils from age 4 through to the sixth form. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its most recent inspection an 'excellent' judgement across both educational quality and personal development, with all compliance requirements met. As a non-denominational school of medium size, it combines a broad academic offering with a strong emphasis on individual development, and a sixth form of about 120 students. Notably, almost a third of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting an inclusive approach to differing learning needs.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
83%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
54%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
82%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 15 October 2024
Teaching & academics
Results at the top end are strong: 83% of GCSE grades reached 9-7, and at A-level 54% of entries earned A*-A with 82% at A*-B. The curriculum runs through GCSE and A-level alongside the EPQ, and subject choices are notably wide-ranging, from sciences and economics to classical civilisation, Latin and film studies. Sixth-formers gravitate towards subjects such as psychology, physics, mathematics and English literature, indicating breadth across both the humanities and the sciences.
GCSE subjects
Head · David Boyd
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 120
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
A varied scholarship programme rewards talent well beyond the academic, with awards in art, drama, sport, music and for talented performers. This spread points to a school that takes the creative and sporting life of its pupils seriously alongside their classroom work.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1905
- Religious character
- Inter- / non- denominational
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 32.04%
- EHC plans
- 0.39%
Mobile phone policy
Tormead is a 'mobile phone no use site' and phones should not be visible when pupils enter the school premises. We ask that phones are secured in lockers during the school day. Sixth form are permitted to use their phone in the sixth form common room only.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £13,572 - £24,516
Limited entrance and hardship bursaries available
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A well-regarded girls' day school with an ISI 'excellent' rating and genuine breadth in its curriculum and scholarships. Families should weigh annual fees ranging from £13,572 to £24,516, with limited bursaries available.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.