- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
102 first choices, 86 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 717
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.7
Schools in GU2
A postcode district in Surrey
- Postcode district
- 22 schools and nurseries
In short: GU2 is a postcode district in Surrey with 9 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries229 primary · 4 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated
All GU2 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in GU2
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in GU2
9 in GU2, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
Met the standard at 1156%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 323
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
Met the standard at 1161%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 352
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.8
Top Secondary Schools in GU2
4 in GU2, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
237 first choices, 171 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1659.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.9%
- Pupils
- 1,170
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
94 first choices, 121 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 593
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
Nurseries in GU2
10 in GU2, highest Ofsted grade first
Little Stars Pre School at Emmanuel Church
Guildford, GU2 9SJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bright Horizons Day Nursery and Preschool Guildford
Guildford, GU2 7XU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Guildford
Guildford, GU2 7WW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in GU2
1 in GU2, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
237 first choices, 171 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1659.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.9%
- Pupils
- 1,170
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
Private Schools in GU2
1 in GU2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Rydes Hill Preparatory School
Guildford, GU2 8BP · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 7
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 92
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in GU2, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding4
- Good14
- Not graded yet4
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every GU2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
GU2 has 22 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in GU2
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about GU2
Nearby areas
How many schools are in GU2?
GU2 has 22 schools, including 9 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in GU2?
The highest-ranked schools in GU2 on Eduscope are Guildford County School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Queen Eleanor's Church of England School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in GU2?
There is 1 independent school in GU2. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in GU2?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 22 schools in GU2 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.