Guildford County School vs Royal Grammar School Guildford
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 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
Royal Grammar School Guildford
Guildford · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,325 students
| Measure | Guildford County School Guildford, South East | Royal Grammar School Guildford Guildford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #102 of 679 | #510 of 679 |
| National rank | #377 of 4,090 | #3208 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 1,170 | 1,325 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,170 | 1,325 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.8 | 30.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 64.6% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.1% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 5.20 | 1.58 |
| A level points per entry | 39.8 | 50.4 |
| town | Guildford | Guildford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.guildfordcounty.co.uk/ | www.rgsg.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Guildford County School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.5 vs 24.6).
- •Royal Grammar School Guildford is the larger school with 1,325 students compared with 1,170.
- •Guildford County School is a academy school while Royal Grammar School Guildford is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Guildford County School is co-educational and Royal Grammar School Guildford is boys.
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 Royal Grammar School Guildford?
On the Success Index (England), Guildford County School ranks higher (86.5 vs 24.6 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 Royal Grammar School Guildford?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Guildford and Guildford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Guildford County School: 1,170. Royal Grammar School Guildford: 1,325. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Guildford County School and Royal Grammar School Guildford rank in South East?
Guildford County School is 102nd of 679 and Royal Grammar School Guildford is 510th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).