Best 3 Secondary schools in Guildford – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: St Peter's Catholic School (Secondary) in Guildford; Guildford County School (Secondary) in Guildford; Christ's College, Guildford (Secondary) in Guildford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Peter's Catholic School, Guildford County School and Christ's College, Guildford. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Guildford, Surrey. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Peter's Catholic School), published Jun 2024. The lowest is 2 (Christ's College, Guildford), published Nov 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for St Peter's Catholic School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 3,200, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–20–25%; spread across trusts such as Xavier Catholic Education Trust, LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST and The Good Shepherd Trust.

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Attribute	St Peter's Catholic School GU1 2TN	Guildford County School GU2 4LU	Christ's College, Guildford GU1 1JY
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Guildford Surrey GU1 2TN	Guildford Surrey GU2 4LU	Guildford Surrey GU1 1JY
Latest Ofsted	1 26 Jun 2024	1 28 Feb 2017	2 21 Nov 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1050	1187	757
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Xavier Catholic Education Trust	LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST	The Good Shepherd Trust
Website	www.st-petersschool.co.uk	www.guildfordcounty.co.uk	www.christscollege.surrey.sch.uk
Telephone	01483534654	01483504089	01483537373
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Peter's Catholic School

GU1 2TN

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Guildford
Surrey
GU1 2TN
Ofsted: 1 26 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Xavier Catholic Education Trust
Website: www.st-petersschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01483534654

Guildford County School

GU2 4LU

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Guildford
Surrey
GU2 4LU
Ofsted: 1 28 Feb 2017
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.guildfordcounty.co.uk
Telephone: 01483504089

Christ's College, Guildford

GU1 1JY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Guildford
Surrey
GU1 1JY
Ofsted: 2 21 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Good Shepherd Trust
Website: www.christscollege.surrey.sch.uk
Telephone: 01483537373

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.