Best secondary schools in Guildford (2026)
Guildford has 5 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Peter's Catholic School, in the top 6% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 52.7, against 46.1 for England. 2 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Guildford has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 6% in England |
St Peter's Catholic School Guildford · Roman Catholic |
64.6 | 63.6 | 77% | Outstanding | |
2 Top 10% in England |
Guildford County School Guildford |
58.1 | 54.8 | 65% | No rating | |
3 Top 11% in England |
George Abbot School Guildford |
57.7 | 58.2 | 69% | Good | |
4 Bottom 42% in England |
Kings College Guildford Guildford |
44.8 | 44.4 | 42% | No rating | |
5 Bottom 34% in England |
Christ's College, Guildford Guildford · Church of England |
42.9 | 42.5 | 36% | Good |
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What is the best secondary school in Guildford?
On exam results over the last three years, St Peter's Catholic School is the top-ranked secondary school in Guildford, in the top 6% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.