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Guildford High School

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London Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1SJ

Key facts

Mrs Karen Laurie Head

Girls Gender

1,021 Total Pupils

Town Location

Day Type

4 - 18 Age Range

Mainstream Mainstream/Special

Inter- / non-denominational Religious Ethos

About Guildford High School

Guildford High School is an award-winning independent day school for girls aged 4-18. Founded in 1888 and located in the historic town of Guildford, the school offers a Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form all sharing one site. It is an exceptional place of possibility where pupils grow as brave, resilient learners, guided by kindness, happiness and a shared spirit of aiming high. Consistently regarded as one of the top girls’ schools in the country, Guildford High School is a dynamic and vibrant environment encouraging curiosity, enthusiasm and ambition amongst staff and pupils alike. We combine academic excellence with a nurturing pastoral care programme and a wealth of extra- and co-curricular opportunity. We are intellectually ambitious, creative and collaborative, forming a community that embraces all aspects of school life.

Pupil information

Roll size, gender split and SEN provision.

Total Pupils

1,021 pupils

The total number of pupils enrolled at the school.

Girls

1,021 / 100.00%

With SEN Support

172 / 16.85%

With SEN EHCP

3 / 0.29%

Open days

3 upcoming

Sep

8

Junior School Open Day

Date & Time

08/09/2026, 10:00

Sep

9

Senior School Open Day

Date & Time

09/09/2026, 11:00

Sep

22

Sixth Form Open Evening

Date & Time

22/09/2026, 18:30

Fees per term

Indicative termly fees including VAT where shown.

Day Fees

£5,564 – £8,923 (inc. VAT)
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Guildford High School, South East, Surrey, GU1 1SJ

A-level performance

2025

Value-added and attainment indicators for sixth-form students (England). Figures are for context; always confirm with the school.

Progress Score

0.05
Average

These figures tell you how much progress students who studied A levels at this school or college made between the end of key stage 4 and the end of their A level studies, compared to similar students across England. These scores are also known as 'value added' scores.

The scores are calculated by comparing the A-level results of students at this school or college with the A level results of students in schools and colleges across England who started with similar results at the end of the previous key stage – key stage 4.

A score above zero means students made more progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4. A score below zero means students made less progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4.

Average Result

A+

This tells you the average grade that students achieved per A level entry.

AAB (with ≥2 Facilitating Subjects)

78.90%

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages.

Inspection report

Read the latest report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).

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Inspected by ISI. Independent schools in England are regulated through statutory inspection.

Frequently asked questions about Guildford High School

What type of school is Guildford High School?
Guildford High School is a girls' independent mainstream school for pupils aged 4 to 18, located near Guildford in Surrey. The school offers education from Pre-Prep through to Sixth Form, with pathways leading to GCSEs and A Levels.
How do I apply to Guildford High School?
Most families apply to Guildford High School 1–2 years before entry, with a process that can include tests, interviews and school reports. See the private school admissions timeline for when to apply and what to expect.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
What are the fees at Guildford High School?
The cost of attending Guildford High School typically ranges around £5,564–£8,923 per term, with variations based on age and boarding.
Is Guildford High School a day or boarding school?
Guildford High School is a day school.
Is Guildford High School a single-sex or co-educational school?
Guildford High School is a girls' independent school.

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