Guildford, United Kingdom Day only · Girls Age range 4–19 1,021 pupils Founded 1888Guildford High School
Guildford High School stands out for its commitment to fostering a nurturing and inspiring educational environment for girls. With a strong focus on academ...
About Guildford High School
Guildford High School (GHS) was founded in 1888 by the Church Schools Company — the Victorian Anglican charity that also founded Surbiton High School and the other Church Schools Company foundations — and operates today within the modern United Learning trust (formerly the United Church Schools Trust). The school is girls-only, ages 4-18, with around 1,021 pupils across the Junior School and Senior School on its central Guildford campus. The Head is Karen Laurie. The school is a member of the GSA.
Guildford High operates immediately adjacent to the Royal Grammar School Guildford (the boys' Tudor-era foundation also profiled in this directory), and the two schools have historically shared concerts, plays and sixth-form opportunities. GHS's A-Level performance places it consistently among the strongest Surrey independent girls' schools by Oxbridge offer numbers, with sciences and modern languages particularly strong. The school's central-Guildford location, near the railway station and the Surrey University campus, makes it accessible across the Home Counties commuter belt.
The school operates a substantial bursary programme via the United Learning trust, intended to maintain the Church Schools Company's 1888 commitment to providing girls' education to the daughters of Surrey families regardless of family means.
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Pupil breakdown
- Girls
- 1,021 (100%)
- SEN support
- 186 (18.2%)
- SEN EHCP
- 3 (0.3%)
Notable alumni
Frequently asked questions
What type of school is Guildford High School?
Guildford High School is a girls' independent mainstream school for pupils aged 4 to 19, located near Guildford in Surrey. The school offers education from Pre-Prep through to Sixth Form, with pathways leading to GCSEs and A Levels.
How do I apply to Guildford High School?
Most families apply to Guildford High School 1–2 years before entry, with a process that can include tests, interviews and school reports. See the private school admissions timeline for when to apply and what to expect. https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
What are the fees at Guildford High School?
The cost of attending Guildford High School typically ranges around £5,401–£8,662 per term, with variations based on age and boarding.
Is Guildford High School a day or boarding school?
Guildford High School is a day school.
Is Guildford High School a single-sex or co-educational school?
Guildford High School is a girls' independent school.