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Christ's College, Guildford
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- Guildford GU1 1JY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well across subjects with high aspirations.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive relationships and respect underpin the calmness in classrooms.
Qualifications and Training: Staff benefit from a wealth of training opportunities.
Current Educational Practices: Middle leaders network with other secondary schools and apply relevant research.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers' approaches to checking pupils' knowledge need refinement.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders run various events and activities to involve parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents value the school highly, describing it as nurturing and caring.
Communication: Most parents praise the communication but a small minority seek more frequent contact.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have worked with external consultants to improve education quality significantly.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders and governors are seeking improvements to their communication systems.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Any form of deliberate unkindness or bullying is rare.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils are well cared for and safe here.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extra-curricular opportunities available.
Career Counselling Services: Impartial careers advice helps pupils prepare for next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are now well supported and achieving well.
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About Us
Christ's College, Guildford is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 713 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 29% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to Christ's College, a proud Guildford institution of Christian higher learning that serves a sizable urban and rural population. We firmly think that a fantastic, values-based education has the capacity to change lives. Every student who enrols with us will obtain the greatest education possible and will be ready to enter the world with self-assurance, a sense of direction, excitement, and character strength. All of the work done in college is infused with our common Christian principles of Love, Cooperation, Stewardship, Respect, and Service. The value of education in achieving personal fulfilment is emphasised with students. It is acknowledged that a young person's happiness and wellbeing are the cornerstones of their success. The pastoral care we offer at Christ's College is unparalleled. As a faith-based institution, we encourage each student to grow in self-worth and resilience by supporting them through any setbacks and acknowledging their accomplishments. No matter a student's academic standing or personal situation, we endeavour to give them the very best education possible. To that end, we have designed a learning environment and a curriculum that will give the children under our care the critical intellectual capital they need. Our brilliant and diligent personnel, along with a committed and experienced Governing Body, work hard to accomplish all mentioned above. We are very proud of our institution as are the students, staff, and governors, and we look forward to working together as a team as we embark on this adventure as members of the Christ's College family.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | 15.1 | 16.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 29% | 48% | 65% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 20.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.47 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% | 27.54% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 37.51% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 81% | 19.8% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 9.78% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 13.68% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.35 | 2.76 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 86.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 138 | 139 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 81.23% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 25.93% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 20.25% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 60% | 22.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.96% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.23% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 29.83% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 39.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 88% | 19.04% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 11.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% | 14.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.47 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 87.57% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 84.58% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 26.68% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 21.21% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 48% | 22.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.44% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.53% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% 8 | 26.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 13 | 38.69% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 21.78% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% 10 | 10.24% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 21 | 14.45% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.96 | 2.72 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 85.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 110 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 80.18% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 39.61% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 20.18% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 7.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.66% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.54% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% 13 | 27.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 8 | 37.83% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 21.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 9 | 10.6% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 7 | 14.41% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.47 | 2.74 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 80.83% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 121 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 71.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 20.97% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 21% | 21.97% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 24.32% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 2.49% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 26.87% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 38.25% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 20.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 12.34% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 13.62% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 79.49% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 110 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 60.96% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 22.49% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 23.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 21.56% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.49% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.8% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 21.48 3 | 35.01 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 22.75 6 | 33.8 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.9% | 19.79% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 38 | 247 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 55.25% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 6.03% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 26.81% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 8.44% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.51 | 33.27 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.97 1 | 33.23 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 20.13% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 13 | 41.65% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 4.03% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 34% | 20.45% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.61% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.67 | 33.03 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.14 | 33.31 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.6% | 18.73% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 7 | 36.56% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 5.67% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 25.41% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.26% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Christ's College, Guildford
Local authority ratio 19 : 1