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Schools in Guildford area

53 schools and nurseries in Guildford area. Explore local options and compare published results, attendance and admissions information.

  • 18,710 pupils attend the 43 state-funded schools with published pupil counts.
  • 8,798 primary pupils and 9,912 secondary pupils are recorded in these schools.
  • 16 primary schools and 6 secondary schools have a Classpot Rating of 5/10 or higher.
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Best Primary Schools in Guildford area

Up to 10 schools rated 5/10 or higher · Classpot Rating · 2024/25

  • Guildford Nursery School

    Ages 2–5Guildford, GU1 1NR
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  • The Raleigh School

    10Classpot RatingOfsted: OutstandingAges 4–11434 pupilsReading, writing & maths: 100% · 2024/25
  • Burpham Primary School

    9Classpot RatingOfsted: OutstandingAges 4–11427 pupilsReading, writing & maths: 80% · 2024/25
  • Normandy Village School

    9Classpot RatingOfsted: InadequateAges 4–11194 pupilsReading, writing & maths: 85% · 2024/25
  • Sandfield Primary School

    9Classpot RatingOfsted: GoodAges 4–11209 pupilsReading, writing & maths: 80% · 2024/25
  • St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

    9Classpot RatingOfsted: GoodAges 2–11436 pupilsReading, writing & maths: 78% · 2024/25
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

    9Classpot RatingOfsted: GoodAges 2–11717 pupilsReading, writing & maths: 78% · 2024/25
  • Weyfield Primary Academy

    9Classpot RatingOfsted: GoodAges 4–11157 pupilsReading, writing & maths: 80% · 2024/25
  • Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School

    9Classpot RatingOfsted: GoodAges 2–11305 pupilsReading, writing & maths: 77% · 2024/25
  • Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School

    8Classpot RatingOfsted: GoodAges 7–11368 pupilsReading, writing & maths: 73% · 2024/25
  • Pirbright Village Primary School

    8Classpot RatingOfsted: GoodAges 4–11417 pupilsReading, writing & maths: 72% · 2024/25
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  • St Peter's Catholic School

    10Classpot RatingOfsted: OutstandingAges 11–181,360 pupilsAttainment 8: 63.6 · 2024/25
  • George Abbot School

    9Classpot RatingOfsted: GoodAges 11–181,927 pupilsAttainment 8: 58.2 · 2024/25
  • Howard of Effingham School

    9Classpot RatingOfsted: GoodAges 11–181,471 pupilsAttainment 8: 57.1 · 2024/25
  • Guildford County School

    9Classpot RatingOfsted: OutstandingAges 11–181,170 pupilsAttainment 8: 54.8 · 2024/25
  • Ash Manor School

    7Classpot RatingOfsted: GoodAges 11–161,252 pupilsAttainment 8: 49.7 · 2024/25
  • Kings College Guildford

    5Classpot RatingOfsted: GoodAges 11–16593 pupilsAttainment 8: 44.4 · 2024/25
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  • Cranmore

    Ages 2–16445 pupilsGuildford, KT24 6AT
  • Glenesk School

    Ages 2–7135 pupilsGuildford, KT24 6NS
  • Guildford High School

    Ages 4–191,027 pupilsGuildford, GU1 1SJ
  • Ripley Court School

    Ages 2–11198 pupilsGuildford, GU23 6NE
  • Royal Grammar School Guildford

    Ages 3–181,325 pupilsGuildford, GU1 3BB
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Frequently Asked Questions

The pupil total covers 43 of 45 state-funded primary and secondary schools in Guildford area. These figures count pupils enrolled at schools in the area covered by this page, not children living there. The same directory geography is used for the summary and the school catalogue; see “Which area does this page cover?” for its boundaries. We use the latest pupil counts in our school directory; reporting years are not recorded consistently, so this is not a single-year census. Schools without published pupil counts are excluded from the totals. Nurseries and private schools are not included.

Methodology and official sources

This directory covers the Guildford administrative area, which can include surrounding towns and villages. It is not an admissions catchment boundary.

Explore the full area catalogue

Our current directory lists 53 schools and nurseries: 1 nurseries, 36 state primary schools, 9 state secondary schools and 7 private schools. Categories can overlap or omit other school types, so their counts may not add up to the total. These are Classpot directory counts, not a census of every education provider.

Where Classpot Rating is available, we show up to 10 highest-ranked schools scoring 5/10 or higher for that category. Schools below 5/10 remain in the full catalogue. The rating combines 90% academic attainment and 10% attendance using 2024/25 data. Primary and secondary schools are compared separately. Equal results share a rank; a preview is limited to 10 even when schools tie. If no rated schools meet the threshold, the selection is empty. The rating does not measure every aspect of a school or guarantee that it suits your child.

Methodology and official sources

When comparable Classpot Ratings are unavailable, we show up to five schools alphabetically. Nurseries and private schools do not receive a Classpot Rating in this version. Missing data does not mean a low score. See all opens the full category catalogue for this area, including schools without ratings.

Use the Primary and Secondary tabs above to see their separate Classpot Rating selections on this page. Use the full catalogue to filter schools by the information that matters to your family.

Best Primary Schools in Guildford areaBest Secondary Schools in Guildford area

No. Classpot Rating compares published academic and attendance data. Ofsted information is shown separately and reflects the available inspection record. Check the inspection date and framework on the school profile; an older overall grade is not a current assessment of every aspect of the school.

Read about our sources

Apply through the local authority where your child lives. For September 2027 entry, the national deadlines are 31 October 2026 for secondary and 15 January 2027 for primary. National offer days are 1 March 2027 and 16 April 2027, respectively, or the next working day if needed. Check the council and school for opening dates, supplementary forms and their current policy.

Official admissions guidance

No. Admissions may consider looked-after children, siblings, faith, selection and distance, depending on the school. Historic admission distances and oversubscription describe a previous cohort and do not predict an offer. The district boundary on this page is not a catchment boundary.

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