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Guildford High School

Guildford High School is a girls' school offering education from ages 4 to 18, with Junior, Senior and Sixth Form sections.

Day fees
£16,692 – £26,769
Entry
School Exam + Adaptive AssessmentSelective
Next deadline
Sun 1 Nov 2026Registration closes
Updated 4 months ago
At a glance

Key facts

Head
Mrs Karen Laurie
Head, since 2003
Gender
Girls
Pupils
1,027
Location
Guildford
Suburban setting
Day or boarding
Day
Age range
4 to 18
School type
Mainstream
Religious ethos
Christian
Founded
1888
Sixth form
193 pupils
Entry points
2+, 4+, 5+, 6+, 7+, 8+, 9+, 10+, 11+, 12+, 16+, 1+
ISI inspection
Inspected 2024
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Nearest station
Heathrow Terminal 4 (rail)
Average class
22 pupils
Saturday school
No
Wraparound care
Available
Bursaries
Available
Scholarships
Academic, Music
A-level A*–A
85%
2025
GCSE 9–7
90%
2025
Overview

About Guildford High School

Guildford High School is a girls' school with Junior School (ages 4-11), Senior School (ages 11-16) and Sixth Form (ages 16-18). The school is day only and offers a lively, happy Junior School, an energetic and creative Senior School, and a fun and ambitious Sixth Form community. The school is academically strong with record Oxbridge offers and a wide range of university destinations worldwide.

Our take

Independent girls all-through school in Guildford for ages 4–18. Selective entry, Christian ethos.

Best for
  • Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 4–18) rather than separate prep + senior.
  • Parents who want a single-sex environment for their daughter.
  • Families who value a Christian ethos in school life.
  • Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
Watch-outs
  • Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
  • The Christian ethos shapes assemblies, holidays and pastoral life. Comfortable for committed families; worth thinking about for those of other or no faith.
  • Single-sex (girls). Comfortable for some children, less so for others — worth a visit on a normal teaching day rather than only an open-day showcase.
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Application timeline

  1. Jan9
    AssessmentPassed
    12+ and above Entrance Examination (Years 8–10)
  2. TBC
    InterviewTo be confirmed
    Events run on school days throughout the year
    Visitor Events at Guildford High School

Not yet published: registration opens, registration closes, bursary deadline, offers, acceptance deadline.

Open events

AssessmentThis week
Readiness Visit 1
AssessmentThis week
Readiness Visit 2
TourNext week
Junior Visitor Morning
Deadline4 weeks away
7+ Registration Deadline
Deadline4 weeks away
11+ Music Scholarship Application Deadline
Assessment5 weeks away
16+ Entrance Assessment
Scholarship Exam5 weeks away
16+ Music Scholarship Auditions
Tour6 weeks away
Senior Visitor Morning

Private tours by arrangement with admissions.

Fees

£16,692 – £26,769per year · Day · 2026-27 · est. (3 x term)
Extras: registration, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music lessons, exam fees.
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Bursaries & Scholarships

Means-tested
Yes
Scholarships
7
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Distinctive features

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academically selective girls' day school 4-18

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strong focus on creativity and curiosity

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close community with supportive pastoral care

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extensive music scholarship and instrumental lessons

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part of United Learning

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self-contained Sixth Form centre (Morton House)

Facilities

sports

Guildford Spectrum Athletics Stadium (off-site)Sports Centre and Stoke Park Grounds (off-site)

arts

The Recital HallArt & TechnologiesPerforming Arts CentreMusic Facilities

academic

Science LabsLondon Road (Guildford) Train Station (off-site)Careers HubLibraryDynamic Teaching Spaces and House HubMorton House (Sixth Form Centre)Junior School

wellbeing

Pastoral Hub

Latest exam results

Outcomes2025 A-LEVELS
44
at A*

Pupils secure places at prestigious UK and international universities.

85%
A-level A*–A
90%
GCSE 9–7

Data from 2025 results

Where leavers go

20%
to Oxbridge (2025)
20252024
Cohort9090
Oxbridge1811
US Ivy00
Medicine12—
Top universities (2025)
Cambridge12
Exeter10
Bath9
Bristol6
Edinburgh6
Oxford6
UCL5
Birmingham5

Qualifications offered

GCSEA Level

Notable alumni

Celia Imrie (actress)Julia Ormond (actress)Lucy Prebble (playwright)Justine Roberts (Mumsnet founder)Louise Roe (presenter)
Recommended next step

Registration closes 1 Nov 2026 (7+)

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House system

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Wellbeing

CounsellingTutor system

Strong wellbeing emphasis with form tutors, school counsellor and an explicit happiness-led ethos.

Inspection

ISI inspection, 15 Oct 2024

2 reports on file.

  • Isi · Educational Quality16 Nov 2021Excellent
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Term dates 2026/27

Autumn3 Sept 2026 → 15 Dec 2026Half-term 19 Oct 2026–30 Oct 2026
Spring4 Jan 2027 → 25 Mar 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
Summer19 Apr 2027 → 7 Jul 2027Half-term 31 May 2027–4 Jun 2027

INSET: 1 Sept 2026 · 2 Sept 2026 · 7 Jun 2027

Guildford High School term dates and holidays →

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Questions parents ask

What kind of child is Guildford High School best for?+

Guildford High School suits: Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 4–18) rather than separate prep + senior; Parents who want a single-sex environment for their daughter; Families who value a Christian ethos in school life; Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.

How much are the fees at Guildford High School?+

Day fees at Guildford High School are £5,564 to £8,923 a term in 2026-27 (£16,692 to £26,769 a year). Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.

When is the next open day at Guildford High School?+

The next school tour at Guildford High School is on 14 October 2026. Booking is usually required.

How does admissions work?+

Guildford High School is selective. Expect an entrance assessment at each entry point.

Does Guildford High School support SEND?+

Guildford High School offers some SEND support. Ask admissions which needs it can meet.

What ages does Guildford High School take?+

Guildford High School takes pupils from age 4 to 18.

Is Guildford High School a day or boarding school?+

Guildford High School is a day school.

Is Guildford High School co-educational or single-sex?+

Guildford High School is a girls' school.

Where is Guildford High School?+

Guildford High School is in Guildford, GU1 1SJ.

How do I contact admissions at Guildford High School?+

Contact Guildford High School by phone on 01483561440.

Updated 26 May 2026. Sources: school website, Good Schools Guide, Tatler, Sunday Times Parent Power and Wikipedia.

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