Open Other Secondary Mixed

Guildford County School

Farnham Road, Guildford, GU2 4LU
Part of: GUILDFORD COUNTY SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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Guildford County School
Guildford, GU2 4LU
1,190 Pupils
1,187 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
8.30% FSM %
612 Boys
578 Girls
About Guildford County School

Guildford County School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Surrey, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 1,190 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,187. Current headteacher: Steve Smith.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Surrey or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Surrey
Region South East
Administrative District Guildford
Parliamentary Constituency Guildford
Ward St Nicolas
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-01-2013
UKPRN 10039970
URN 139193
Data Last Updated 06-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Alison Curtis Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alison Faulkner Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 03/01/2024 — N/A
Mrs Jemma Boddington Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Elected by school staff
Dr Anna Cook Local Governor 03/07/2024 02/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Anna Cook Local Governor 03/07/2025 02/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mark Grimmett Local Governor 01/09/2018 31/08/2026 Elected by school staff
Iwan Hall Local Governor 22/05/2023 21/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Hitch Local Governor 04/11/2024 03/11/2028 Elected by parents
Cassia Howells Local Governor 01/09/2019 25/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Jules Kendrick Local Governor 22/05/2023 14/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jaime Lythgoe Local Governor 08/12/2025 07/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andy Milner Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School
0.45 km • Guildford
Other
Surrey Maths School
0.78 km • Guildford
Other
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
0.88 km • Guildford
Other
University of Surrey
0.95 km • Guildford
Other
Sandfield Primary School
1.1 km • Guildford
Other
Castle Garden School
1.12 km • Guildford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Guildford County School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Guildford, Surrey.
Guildford County School has 1,190 pupils, with a capacity of 1,187.
Guildford County School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Guildford County School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Guildford County School is Mr Steve Smith.
Guildford County School is at Farnham Road, Guildford, GU2 4LU, in the Surrey local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Guildford County School: Has a sixth form.
Guildford County School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Steve Smith
Farnham Road, Guildford, GU2 4LU
01483504089
www.guildfordcounty.co.uk/
Location
GU2 4LU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139193
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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