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Kings College Guildford
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Kings College Guildford
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- Guildford GU2 8DU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Inadequate |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour has improved dramatically; atmosphere is calm and purposeful.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve in line with national peers, now even higher.
Behaviour and Attitudes: School is safe and harmonious with quick resolution of bullying.
Academic Progress: Standards are rising and progress is strong, especially in lower years.
Qualifications and Training: Staff benefit from regular training and support from the GEP trust.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders use effective training to support school priorities and improve teaching.
Qualifications and Training: Staff benefit from training and development.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use varied checks and vocabulary study.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers know pupils well and adapt curriculum effectively.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching has improved, but some activities do not deepen pupils鈥� thinking enough.
Communication: Parents are positive about the new homework approach.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents express positive views.
Opportunities for Involvement: Excellent links with local community.
Communication: Parents describe support as 'phenomenal'.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils participate in the recently revived student-leadership council.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff work closely with experts to support pupils' vulnerabilities.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Determined actions have led to notable improvements across the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders share common values and improve education.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Ambitious goals set for pupil learning.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff know pupils well and work to meet their needs. Safeguarding is effective.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils know how to keep themselves safe online.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying incidents are resolved, though sometimes slower than pupils would like.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extra-curricular opportunities are available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities raise aspirations and develop understanding.
Extracurricular Offerings: Varied activities, many pupils participate.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Superb opportunities for next steps after school.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEN make good progress and catch up with peers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils flourish, reading catch-up is effective.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum is broad and appropriate.
Career Counselling Services: Exceptional career opportunities through teamwork with HE providers.
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About Us
Kings College Guildford is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 539 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 28% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We would like to extend a warm welcome to all of our parents and students, both current and past. We are happy to welcome several new teachers and support personnel to our neighbourhood. They will continue to assist our pupils both academically and personally, of that I am certain. We were honoured that this year, the House of Commons named our culture and commitment to continuous growth, and that our teaching was recognised nationally in the Secondary Teacher of the Year category. Our curriculum continues to be academically oriented, and nearly all topics now include new GCSE courses. While difficult, they provide the rigour and chances for personal growth that students, parents, and teachers all desire. Our daily schedule, which includes lengthier courses, gives us the chance to study more deeply and gives us more chances to combine academic focus with practical activity. They have been well-liked and incredibly effective at enhancing the development and results of children across the board. Our excellence awards, which we continue to offer in collaboration with the University of Surrey, are given to students who succeed across the curriculum. It's amazing to witness the calibre of work that our young people are doing as a result of these prizes, which have become part of our culture. It demonstrates the extent to which anyone may advance with perseverance, hard effort, and ambition. We keep up our prestigious partnership with the Royal Grammar School and the University of Surrey. I am enthusiastic about the chances that are available to our children now that I have seen the calendar for the upcoming year. Kings is a cutting-edge and motivating environment for learning and child development. We are eager to welcome you.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | 15.1 | 16 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 28% | 48% | 29% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -0.30 | 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 | 43.2 | 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 | 28% | 27.54% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 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 | 12% | 19.8% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 9.78% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 13.68% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.69 | 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 | 92% | 86.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 61 | 139 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 81.23% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 25.93% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 20.25% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 22.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.96% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | -0.29 | 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 | 41.4 | 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 | 24% | 29.83% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 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 | 19% | 19.04% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 11.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 14.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.72 | 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 | 89% | 87.57% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 70 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 84.58% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 26.68% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 21.21% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 22.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 1.44% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.53% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.15 | 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 | 39.2 | 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% 18 | 26.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 21 | 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 | 24% | 21.78% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 5 | 10.24% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 11 | 14.45% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.34 | 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 | 91% | 85.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 70 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 80.18% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 39.61% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 20.18% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 7.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 13.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.66% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 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 | -0.7 | 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 | 33.9 | 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 | 11% 6 | 27.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% 4 | 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 | 11% | 21.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 10.6% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% 1 | 14.41% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.77 | 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 | 89% | 80.83% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 81 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 73% | 71.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 20.97% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.97% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 27% | 24.32% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 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 | -0.93 | 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 | 33.1 | 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 | 17% | 26.87% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 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 | 4% | 12.34% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 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 | 90% | 79.49% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 103 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 60.96% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 22.49% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 21.56% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.49% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 2.8% | 2.45% |
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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 Kings College Guildford
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
