School profile Verified 17 August 2026

Tormead School

Cranley Road, Guildford, GU1 2JD

Tormead School is a private secondary-stage school in Guildford, Surrey, with a published age range of 4-18.

Private school Girls Ages 4-18 Sixth form No boarders

Application ?: Apply direct to school
Age range: 4-18
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: 4-18
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

Tormead School brings together a girls' day-school route from Prep to Sixth Form, covering ages 4 to 18. The phases are close enough to form one community while still allowing Sixth Form students a more independent academic and social rhythm.

At Sixth Form, twenty-one AS and A-level subjects sit alongside symposium research and presentations, assemblies, the Horizons programme and volunteering. Formal responsibilities include the Head Girl Team, House and Sports Captains, Ambassadors and Mentors, giving students visible roles across the wider school.

Service is a practical part of this senior experience. Tormead attributes more than 4,500 volunteering hours each year to pupils working in the local community, alongside study in a dedicated Sixth Form centre. That combination of subject choice, discussion and local involvement gives the final two years a distinct character.

At the October 2024 inspection, the relevant standards were met in each of the five reported areas. The surviving, reachable school pages support a portrait of Tormead centred on its all-through girls' education and Sixth Form, without relying on the unavailable senior landing page.

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 14.9 Attainment 8
Sixth form: Sixth form available with 31.5% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

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

School Local authority England

Attainment 8: 14.9
Grade 5+ English and maths: 0%
EBacc APS: 0.14
EBacc entry: 0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Surrey and England.

School Local authority England

School details

Sector: Private school
School type: Other independent school
Funding: Independent fee-paying
Application: Apply direct to school
Gender: Girls only
Age range: 4-18
Headteacher: Mr David Boyd
Pupil roll: 786 pupils
Sixth form: Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address: Cranley Road, Guildford, Surrey
Postcode: GU1 2JD
Area: Surrey

School leadership

Headteacher: Mr David Boyd

School contact

School phone: 01483575101

Admissions contact

Admissions team: Admissions
Admissions email: admissions@tormeadschool.org.uk
Admissions phone: 01483575101

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Admissions

Application route: Apply direct to school
Age range: 4-18
Gender: Girls only
Boarding: No boarders
Day fees: £8,742 per term for Years 7-13 (2026/27, including VAT)
Scholarships and bursaries: Check school site
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

Year 7 registration deadline

Saturday 31 October 2026

Route: Year 7 (11+); entry: September 2027.
Year 7 scholarship applications open

Monday 2 November 2026

Route: Year 7 (11+); entry: September 2027.
Year 7 activity morning and sport afternoon

Saturday 14 November 2026

Route: Year 7 (11+); entry: September 2027.
Year 7 scholarship application deadline

Friday 27 November 2026

Route: Year 7 (11+); entry: September 2027.
Year 7 ISEB entrance assessment

Friday 27 November 2026

Route: Year 7 (11+); entry: September 2027.
Year 7 interviews and art, drama and music scholarship assessments

Tuesday 5 January 2027

Route: Year 7 (11+); entry: September 2027.
Year 7 sport scholarship assessment

Saturday 9 January 2027

Route: Year 7 (11+); entry: September 2027.
Year 7 offers made

Friday 22 January 2027

Route: Year 7 (11+); entry: September 2027.

How to apply

1
Apply direct to the school

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

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?: 14.9 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 ?: 0.14 EBacc APS
A-level results: 31.5% AAB or better
A-level average points: 44.56 A-level points per entry

Inspection

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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 Tormead School handle admissions?

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

How do I apply to Tormead 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 Tormead School?

Year 7 registration deadline: Saturday 31 October 2026. Year 7 scholarship applications open: Monday 2 November 2026. Year 7 activity morning and sport afternoon: Saturday 14 November 2026. Year 7 scholarship application deadline: Friday 27 November 2026. Year 7 ISEB entrance assessment: Friday 27 November 2026. Year 7 interviews and art, drama and music scholarship assessments: Tuesday 5 January 2027. Year 7 sport scholarship assessment: Saturday 9 January 2027. Year 7 offers made: Friday 22 January 2027

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Tormead School?

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