- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 304
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.9
Schools in GU8
A postcode district in Surrey
- Postcode district
- 21 schools and nurseries
In short: GU8 is a postcode district in Surrey with 8 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries218 primary · 3 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All GU8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in GU8
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 GU8
8 in GU8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
24 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 198
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
25 first choices, 27 offers made
Met the standard at 1154%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 229
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.6
Top Secondary Schools in GU8
3 in GU8, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
162 first choices, 197 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1654.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.9%
- Pupils
- 882
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
Nurseries in GU8
11 in GU8, highest Ofsted grade first
Hambledon Nursery School Limited
Godalming, GU8 4DR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Acorns Nursery School
Shackleford, GU8 6AE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Butterflies Nursery School
Godalming, GU8 6QD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in GU8
2 in GU8, by the school's Eduscope score
St Dominic's School
Godalming, GU8 4DX · Academy · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.9%
- Pupils
- 183
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.2
King Edward's School Witley
Godalming, GU8 5SG · Independent · Secondary · Ages 10 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 473
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in GU8
1 in GU8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
St Dominic's School
Godalming, GU8 4DX · Academy · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.9%
- Pupils
- 183
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.2
Private Schools in GU8
3 in GU8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Aldro
Gu8 6as · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 13
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 202
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Barrow Hills School
Godalming, GU8 5NY · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 13
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 181
- Pupils per teacher
- –
King Edward's School Witley
Godalming, GU8 5SG · Independent · Secondary · Ages 10 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 473
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in GU8, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good8
- Not graded yet12
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 GU8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
GU8 has 21 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 GU8
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 GU8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in GU8?
GU8 has 21 schools, including 8 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in GU8?
The highest-ranked schools in GU8 on Eduscope are Rodborough, The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School, St Mary's Church of England Primary 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 GU8?
There are 3 independent schools in GU8. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in GU8 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in GU8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 21 schools in GU8 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.