Guildford County School vs Kings College Guildford
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guildford County School
Guildford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,170 students
Kings College Guildford
Guildford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
593 students
| Measure | Guildford County School Guildford, South East | Kings College Guildford Guildford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #102 of 679 | #355 of 679 |
| National rank | #377 of 4,090 | #2073 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,170 | 593 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,170 | 593 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 28.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.8 | 44.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 64.6% | 41.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.1% | 62.6% |
| EBacc average points | 5.20 | 3.82 |
| A level points per entry | 39.8 | – |
| town | Guildford | Guildford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.guildfordcounty.co.uk/ | www.kingscollegeguildford.com/ |
The verdict
- •Guildford County School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.5 vs 47.9).
- •Guildford County School is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 593.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Guildford County School better than Kings College Guildford?
On the Success Index (England), Guildford County School ranks higher (86.5 vs 47.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Guildford County School and Kings College Guildford?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Guildford and Guildford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Guildford County School: 1,170. Kings College Guildford: 593. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Guildford County School and Kings College Guildford rank in South East?
Guildford County School is 102nd of 679 and Kings College Guildford is 355th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).