Guildford County School

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Guildford, GU24LU Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
70.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.72
English & Maths grade 4+ %
67.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 84.8%
Continue in education or training
32.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 39.0%
Sustained employment
74.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 38.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
17 January 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Farnham Road
Guildford, GU24LU
Phone
1483504089
Website
guildfordcounty.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139193
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Farnham Road, Guildford, GU2 4LU
Website
http://www.guildfordcounty.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1,187 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,218
Free School Meals
9.1% (111 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (34 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
39.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
38.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
15.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
37%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
132 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
84.8 (+32.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
61.0 (+21.5 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
36.4 (+17.0 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.72 (+0.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
76 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
152
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,218 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(8 students)
Logic/ Philosophy (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(42 students)
Music Technology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We are County. This is our CASTLE."

Custodianship Ambition Standards Transformation Learning Equity

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Steve Smith describes Guildford County School as a high achieving, oversubscribed, non-selective state secondary in Surrey, with Specialist Music College status; outlines the CASTLE values and school creed, emphasising community, high standards and a culture of kindness and ambition.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Rugby Gymnastics Netball Handball Lacrosse American Football Basketball

Facilities

Off-site football pitches Full-size rugby pitch Synthetic turf pitch Outdoor cricket nets Sports hall Gymnasium Tennis courts Access to local swimming pool The Loft (High Coin centre for EHCP autism and social communication difficulties)

Curriculum Highlights

Specialist Music College status Broad and balanced mainstream curriculum CASTLE values framework guiding behaviour and learning Progress coaching and SEND support integrated across the school The Loft autism provision within Learning Support Strong exam results and emphasis on learning culture

SEND Provision

Equity-centered Learning Support: High Quality Teaching in every classroom; Progress Coaches provide targeted, bespoke interventions; Learning Support team oversees EHCPs; The Loft autism provision; Access Arrangements; Transition support with primary schools; contact [email protected].

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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