George Abbot School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Woodruff Avenue, Guildford, GU1 1XXOpen in maps

George Abbot School is a secondary school in Guildford for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 3rd of 5 secondary schools in Guildford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 December 2019, report published 13 January 2020

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

299 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score58.2

58.2, 12.1 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths68.9%

68.9%, 23.5 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths84.9%

84.9%, 20.1 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc75.9%

75.9%, 35.4 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.44

5.44, 1.35 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

213 students

Average point score per A level entry37.45

37.45, 2.45 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,927 pupils on roll, with places for 1,940

Eligible for free school meals9.4%

9.4%, 17.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language17.4%

17.4%, 4.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.2%

9.2%, 5.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.3%

3.3%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near George Abbot School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Peter's Catholic School0.7 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 63.6
Tormead School0.8 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 14.9
Guildford High School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 22.1
Christ's College, Guildford1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 42.5
Royal Grammar School Guildford1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 30.6

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Kate Carriett
Phone
01483888000
Website
georgeabbot.surrey.sch.uk
Address
Woodruff Avenue, Guildford, GU1 1XX
Local authority
Surrey
URN
136906

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.