Guildford High School is an international school in Guildford, United Kingdom. Founded in 1918. It serves 1,021 students for students aged 4–19.
Location & getting here
Prosperous Surrey commuter town 30 minutes from London Waterloo, set between open countryside and convenient Heathrow access. Popular with international expatriate families.
Nearest airports
Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.
| Airport | Distance | Drive from school | International note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | 27 km | ~45 min | LHR — gateway for Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai |
| Gatwick | 28 km | ~46 min | LGW — good for SE Asia, Middle East via BA/EK/QR |
| London City | 52 km | ~78 min | — |
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Scholarships Available
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees · inclusive of VAT
| Phase | Per term | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Reception and Year 1 | £5,401 | £16,203 |
| Year 2 | £6,206 | £18,618 |
| Years 3-6 | £7,010 | £21,030 |
| Years 7-13 | £8,663 | £25,989 |
Compulsory extras (on top of tuition)
| Item | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| School lunches (Junior School and Year 7) | Per year | £1,086 |
| Alumnae community membership | Per year | £20 |
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
Merit-based scholarships (3 types)
ℹ️ This school has not published the exact % fee remission for each award. Ask the admissions team directly — typical independent school scholarships range from 5% to 50% of fees.
About
Here is a list of, in the United Kingdom, the Crown Dependencies, and British Overseas Territories, schools which only admit boys, or those which only admit boys at certain levels/years/grades, or those which follow the Diamond Schools model (separating students by gender at points).
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
What Makes This School Different
Academic Results
Admissions
| Entry point | Assessment | Assessment date | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4+ (Reception) | Readiness assessments including craft activity, games, and activities assessing language development, number work, cognitive, manipulative and social skills | October 2025 (9 and 12 October) | 1 October 2025 |
| 5+ and 6+ | Number work, story writing, reading comprehension; current school report required | 9 January 2026 | 1 November 2025 |
| 7+ and above | English (comprehension, creative writing, spelling, grammar) and Mathematics for Junior School entry; assessments only held if places available | 9 January 2026 | 1 November 2025 |
| 11+ | CEM computer-based test (verbal, numerical, non-verbal) on 16 November; Interview Day with activity sessions on 9 January; school report required | 16 November 2025 and 9 January 2026 | 1 October 2025 |
| 12+ and above | English (comprehension) and Mathematics; interview with senior teacher; Years 8-9 only; Year 10 includes one-hour Science paper (Biology, Physics, Chemistry) | 9 January 2026 | 1 November 2025 |
| 16+ (Sixth Form) | Three one-hour subject-related papers (choice from options), general paper (logic and essay), interview with Head or Head of Sixth Form; school report required; GCSE entry requirements: minimum seven grades 9-7 (including English and Maths), grades 9 or 8 in A Level subjects | 5 November 2025 (Sixth Form Assessment Day) | 1 October 2025 |
How to apply
- Complete registration form and pay £150 non-refundable registration fee
- Attend entrance assessment(s) for relevant entry point
- Receive offer of place within a few weeks of assessment
- Return signed Acceptance Form and pay £2,000 non-refundable Acceptance Deposit (£1,000 credited against first term fees)
What you'll need to submit
- Online registration form
- School report from current school (for ages 5+ and above)
- For SEND applicants: full written details of special educational needs before entrance assessment
Scholarships: All applicants attending entrance assessments automatically entered for Academic Scholarship; Music Scholarship requires separate application with video submission and audition
Registration fee £150; Acceptance Deposit £2,000 (£1,000 credited to first term). Main intake points at 4+, 7+, 11+, and 16+. Limited places available in other year groups.
Student Demographics
School Background
Christian