Royal Grammar School Guildford vs Surrey Maths School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 738 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Royal Grammar School Guildford
Guildford · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,325 students
Surrey Maths School
Guildford · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
151 students
| Measure | Royal Grammar School Guildford Guildford, South East | Surrey Maths School Guildford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #510 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #3208 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 1,325 | 151 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,325 | 151 |
| Free school meals | – | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 75.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 30.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.58 | – |
| A level points per entry | 50.4 | – |
| town | Guildford | Guildford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.rgsg.co.uk | surreymathsschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Royal Grammar School Guildford is the larger school with 1,325 students compared with 151.
- •Royal Grammar School Guildford is a independent school while Surrey Maths School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Royal Grammar School Guildford is boys and Surrey Maths School is co-educational.
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 Royal Grammar School Guildford better than Surrey Maths School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Royal Grammar School Guildford and Surrey Maths School?
About 738 m in a straight line, between Guildford and Guildford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Royal Grammar School Guildford: 1,325. Surrey Maths School: 151. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Royal Grammar School Guildford and Surrey Maths School rank in South East?
Royal Grammar School Guildford is 510th of 679 and Surrey Maths School is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).