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Guildford High School

London Road, Guildford, GU1 1SJ

Guildford High School is a private secondary-stage school in Guildford, Surrey, with a published age range of 4-19.

Private school Girls Ages 4-19 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
4-19
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Girls only
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
4-19
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

Founded in 1888, Guildford High School has built its identity around academic enrichment for girls from the early years through Sixth Form. The junior and senior phases share an academically selective model, while the United Church Schools Trust provides the wider structure. Topic-based learning begins in the early years; by Year 6, pupils study three languages, and older pupils can pursue philosophy, economics, psychology and natural history alongside the examination curriculum.

Debate and wider reading run through that progression. More than 100 weekly activities are offered before school, at lunch and after school, including drama, debating, Model United Nations, academic societies, journalism, music ensembles and sport. The sports centre, a short walk from the main site, includes a six-lane 25-metre pool, full-size sports hall, lacrosse pitches, fitness suite, netball courts and tennis courts, with Stoke Park providing further pitches and activities.

Available entry points are 4+, 7+, 11+ and 16+, with limited occasional places in other year groups. Registration, school-based assessment and offers follow different timetables; the Year 7 route includes a two-day assessment, while Sixth Form entry has its own assessment and interview. There is no boarding, so the day-school structure and the assessment route are central to how families approach a place.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 22.1 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 78.9% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Surrey and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Guildford High School, Surrey, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
22.1
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
1.30
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Surrey and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Guildford High School, Surrey, and England. 60 40 20 0 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Girls only
Age range
4-19
Headteacher
Mrs Karen Laurie
Pupil roll
1,027 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
London Road, Guildford, Surrey
Postcode
GU1 1SJ
Area
Surrey

School leadership

Headteacher
Mrs Karen Laurie

School contact

School phone
01483561440

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
01483543853
Open in Map Open school website

Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
4-19
Gender
Girls only
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
Year 7 to Sixth Form tuition, VAT inclusive
Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. 11+ registration deadline

    Sunday 1 November 2026

    For Year 7 (11+) entry in September 2027.

  2. Music scholarship application deadline

    Tuesday 3 November 2026

    For Year 7 (11+) entry in September 2027.

  3. 11+ online assessment

    Sunday 15 November 2026

    For Year 7 (11+) entry in September 2027.

  4. 11+ interview day

    Friday 8 January 2027

    For Year 7 (11+) entry in September 2027.

  5. Music scholarship auditions

    Tuesday 12 January 2027

    For Year 7 (11+) entry in September 2027.

  6. Sixth Form registration deadline

    Thursday 1 October 2026

    For Sixth Form (16+) entry in September 2027.

  7. Sixth Form music scholarship application deadline

    Monday 5 October 2026

    For Sixth Form (16+) entry in September 2027.

  8. Sixth Form entrance assessment

    Wednesday 4 November 2026

    For Sixth Form (16+) entry in September 2027.

  9. Sixth Form music scholarship auditions

    Friday 6 November 2026

    For Sixth Form (16+) entry in September 2027.

  10. Senior School registration deadline

    Sunday 1 November 2026

    For other Senior School entry points in September 2027.

  11. Senior School occasional place assessment

    Friday 8 January 2027

    For other Senior School entry points in September 2027.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Official admissions documents

Supplementary form

Submit registration Complete our Registration Form

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
22.1 Attainment 8
GCSE results
0% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
0% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
1.30 EBacc APS
A-level results
78.9% AAB or better
A-level average points
52.51 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: 15 October 2024

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 records an inspection beginning 15 October 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Guildford High School handle admissions?

Guildford High School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Guildford High School?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Guildford High School?

11+ registration deadline: Sunday 1 November 2026. Music scholarship application deadline: Tuesday 3 November 2026. 11+ online assessment: Sunday 15 November 2026. 11+ interview day: Friday 8 January 2027. Music scholarship auditions: Tuesday 12 January 2027. Sixth Form registration deadline: Thursday 1 October 2026. Sixth Form music scholarship application deadline: Monday 5 October 2026. Sixth Form entrance assessment: Wednesday 4 November 2026. Sixth Form music scholarship auditions: Friday 6 November 2026. Senior School registration deadline: Sunday 1 November 2026. Senior School occasional place assessment: Friday 8 January 2027

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Guildford High School?

Guildford High School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 15 October 2024.