Kings College Guildford
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Southway Guildford Surrey GU2 8DU |
| Phone | 01483458956 |
| Reference Number | 141200 |
Kings College Guildford continues to maintain its status as a good school, demonstrating effective leadership and a strong focus on pupil achievement and well-being. Improved teaching practices have led to higher standards and a well-ordered curriculum that engages pupils in meaningful learning experiences. The school fosters a positive and safe environment where pupils feel valued and proud of their achievements. However, the school faces challenges related to attendance and the limited offering of modern foreign languages, which may impact the overall academic performance and future opportunities for pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 566 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.59%
Girls: 51.41% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 55 | 57 | 112 |
| 8 | 54 | 67 | 121 |
| 9 | 57 | 64 | 121 |
| 10 | 64 | 57 | 121 |
| 11 | 45 | 46 | 91 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.5% |
| White, Other | 9.4% |
| Asian, Other | 4.8% |
| African | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Jun 2024 | School inspection |
| 17 Jul 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Dec 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 May 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Dec 2016 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Focused and supportive leadership with a shared vision
- High levels of pupil achievement and well-being
- Robust support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Effective strategies for improving pupils' reading and vocabulary
- Strong community links and varied extra-curricular activities
- Innovative partnerships providing excellent careers opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Too many pupils have low attendance rates, impacting their learning
- Few pupils study a modern foreign language, affecting EBacc achievement
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 58.2% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 74 | 19 |
| Third Preference | 54 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Guildford Grove Primary School
Southway, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8YD |
0.1 miles |
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Rydes Hill Preparatory School
Rydes Hill House, Guildford, GU2 8BP |
0.54 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
155 Aldershot Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8YH |
0.54 miles |
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Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
Queen Eleanor's Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7SD |
0.64 miles |
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Onslow Infant School
Powell Close, Onslow Village, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7DD |
0.74 miles |
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Wood Street Infant School
Wood Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3DA |
0.83 miles |
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Stoughton Infant School
Stoughton Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 9ZT |
1.09 miles |
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Worplesdon Primary School
Envis Way, Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3NL |
1.13 miles |
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Northmead Junior School
Grange Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 9ZA |
1.3 miles |
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St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School
Portsmouth Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4YD |
1.45 miles |
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Sandfield Primary School
Stoke Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4DT |
1.54 miles |
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Guildford Nursery School
Hazel Avenue, Guildford, GU1 1NR |
1.6 miles |
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Weyfield Primary Academy
School Close, Off Woking Road, Guildford, GU1 1QJ |
1.68 miles |
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Castle Garden School
Pewely Hill, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3SQ |
1.78 miles |
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Pewley Down Infant School
Semaphore Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3PT |
1.92 miles |
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Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School
Addison Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3QF |
2.29 miles |
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Loseley Fields Primary School
Green Lane, Binscombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3TB |
2.66 miles |
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Shalford Infant School
Shalford Infant School, Station Row, Shalford, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 8BY |
2.67 miles |
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Boxgrove Primary School
Boxgrove Lane, Merrow, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2TD |
2.69 miles |
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Burpham Primary School
Burpham Lane, Burpham, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7LZ |
2.77 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Guildford County School
Farnham Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4LU |
1.17 miles |
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Surrey Maths School
Mary Road, Guildford, GU1 4QU |
1.25 miles |
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Christ's College, Guildford
Larch Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1JY |
1.37 miles |
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Pond Meadow School
Larch Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1DR |
1.57 miles |
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Royal Grammar School Guildford
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1.7 miles |
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Guildford High School
London Road, Guildford, GU1 1SJ |
1.87 miles |
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Tormead School
Cranley Road, Guildford, GU1 2JD |
2.23 miles |
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George Abbot School
Woodruff Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1XX |
2.64 miles |
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Prior's Field School
Priors Field Road, Godalming, GU7 2RH |
2.97 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic School
Horseshoe Lane East, Merrow, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2TN |
3.03 miles |
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Broadwater School
Summers Road, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3BW |
3.05 miles |
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Charterhouse
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3.35 miles |
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Gosden House School
Horsham Road, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0AH |
3.49 miles |
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Freemantles School
Smarts Heath Road, Mayford Green, Woking, Surrey, GU22 0AN |
3.77 miles |
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St Catherine's School
Station Road, Guildford, GU5 0DF |
3.96 miles |
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Hoe Valley School
Egley Road, Woking, Surrey, GU22 0NH |
4.05 miles |
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Knowl Hill School
School Lane, Pirbright, Woking, Surrey, GU24 0JN |
4.06 miles |
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Unsted Park School
Munstead Heath Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1UW |
4.06 miles |
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Godalming College
Tuesley Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1RS |
4.69 miles |
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The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College
Hermitage Road, St Johns, Woking, Surrey, GU21 8TL |
4.75 miles |