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Christ's College, Guildford

Christ's College, Guildford

Guildford, GU1 1JYSecondary School·Ages 11-16
Goodby Ofsted

88%

Capacity

668

Pupils

1.5x

Demand

About Christ's College, Guildford

Christ's College, Guildford is a state-funded Church of England secondary school serving the Guildford community, welcoming children from age 11 to 16. The school has 668 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 757 places).

Ofsted has rated Christ's College, Guildford "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matthew Goulborn, it falls under Surrey local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of +0.01 is above the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is solid at 47.9. Additionally, ranked 1493rd out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 6 in Guildford.

Christ's College, Guildford is a popular choice with families — it received 245 applications for 165 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 78 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Christ's College, Guildford include Art Studios, Music Rooms, Astro Turf, Dining Hall, Swimming Pool, Library, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Theatre, Tennis Courts, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rugby, Swimming, Basketball and 5 more, as well as clubs including Model UN, Orchestra, Choir, DofE and 5 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.1%, which is close to the national average for secondary schools in England.

For families exploring secondary schools in Guildford, Christ's College, Guildford is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressLarch Avenue, Guildford, Guildford, GU1 1JY
HeadteacherMatthew Goulborn
Local AuthoritySurrey
Number of Pupils668
Free School Meals (FSM)24.1%
School Capacity668 / 757 (88% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Oct 2022
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on Progress 8 (+0.01)

1493rd of 3,141

Nationally

Top 50%

229th of 461

In South East

Top 50%

5th of 6

In Guildford

Top 83%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data

GCSE Results

2023/24

Progress 8 Score

+0.01Average

Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point

BelowAverageAbove

Attainment 8 (vs national avg)

+47.9Well Above Average

Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average

BelowAverageAbove
Grade 9-4 (Standard Pass)70%
Grade 9-5 (Strong Pass)44%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

13
Art StudiosMusic RoomsAstro TurfDining HallSwimming PoolLibraryICT SuitePlaying FieldsGymnasiumSports HallTheatreTennis CourtsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

TennisRugbySwimmingBasketballBadmintonFootballCross CountryRowingMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsOrchestraChoirDuke of EdinburghDramaScience ClubArt ClubYoung EnterpriseFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

165

Applications

245

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.5x
0x1x2x3x5x+

78 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Christ's College, Guildford

Christ's College, Guildford has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01483537373www.christscollege.surrey.sch.uk/

Larch Avenue, Guildford

Guildford, GU1 1JY

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Larch Avenue, Guildford

Guildford, GU1 1JY

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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