Christ's College, Guildford
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Larch Avenue Guildford Surrey GU1 1JY |
| Phone | 01483537373 |
| Reference Number | 142490 |
Christ’s College in Guildford has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, now rated as good overall. The leadership has effectively transformed the school through a clear vision for an ambitious curriculum and robust support systems for both staff and students. Parents express satisfaction with the progress made, noting improvements in standards, expectations, and overall behavior. However, while the school excels in many areas including personal development and support for students with special educational needs, there are still areas needing attention, particularly in consistency of curriculum delivery among teachers.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 668 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.65%
Girls: 51.35% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 23.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 64 | 48 | 112 |
| 8 | 70 | 83 | 153 |
| 9 | 72 | 81 | 153 |
| 10 | 59 | 61 | 120 |
| 11 | 60 | 70 | 130 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 63.5% |
| White, Other | 10.5% |
| African | 5.2% |
| Asian, Other | 4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.9% |
| Chinese | 3% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
| 21 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 08 Dec 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 05 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Christ's College, Guildford | |
| 05 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Feb 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 18 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Inclusive environment with a strong focus on individual pupil needs.
- Significant improvements in the quality of education since the last inspection.
- High levels of aspiration and effective teamwork among staff.
- Diverse extra-curricular opportunities enhancing pupil engagement.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers lack consistency in implementing assessment approaches.
- Inconsistencies in the delivery of the PSHE curriculum.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 50.4% |
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 | 46 | 14 |
| Third Preference | 39 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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