George Abbot School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Woodruff Avenue Guildford Surrey GU1 1XX |
| Phone | 01483888000 |
| Reference Number | 136906 |
George Abbot School, inspected for the first time, demonstrates good overall effectiveness with notable strengths in sixth-form provision, which is rated outstanding. Pupils show a strong sense of enjoyment and respect within the school environment, participating actively in various clubs and extracurricular activities. The leadership has taken steps to enhance the curriculum but acknowledges that improvements are needed in certain subjects, particularly in key stage 3, where depth of study is lacking in some areas. Overall, the school presents a caring atmosphere where pupil well-being is prioritized, and support for students, especially those with special educational needs, is commendable.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1938 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.39%
Girls: 45.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 157 | 143 | 300 |
| 8 | 147 | 149 | 296 |
| 9 | 165 | 136 | 301 |
| 10 | 154 | 148 | 302 |
| 11 | 158 | 142 | 300 |
| 12 | 127 | 93 | 220 |
| 13 | 146 | 73 | 219 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68.1% |
| White, Other | 10.1% |
| Chinese | 3.8% |
| Asian, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 3.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 10 Dec 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 10 Dec 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as George Abbot School | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 17 Jan 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 17 Jan 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
| 09 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High pupil involvement in clubs and extracurricular activities.
- Outstanding sixth-form provision with excellent student outcomes.
- Strong leadership and management fostering a supportive school environment.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements ensuring pupil safety.
- Well-structured mathematics curriculum leading to deep learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Narrow breadth of knowledge in key stage 3 national curriculum subjects.
- Limited opportunities for developing extended writing skills in English.
- Lack of precision in targeting improvement strategies based on quality assurance.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 58.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 68.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 80.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 37.51 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 38.68 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | B | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | B | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 17.9% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 232 | 29 |
| Third Preference | 143 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 0 |
Previous Years
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