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Inspected October 2022

Latest graded outcome: Good (October 2022)

Christ's College, Guildford

Guildford

Larch Avenue, GU1 1JY

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Latest report · October 2022

Latest graded outcome: Good (October 2022)

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Christ’s College is an inclusive secondary school where inspectors found that senior leadership has significantly improved the quality of education and behavior. The school is characterized by positive relationships, a calm classroom atmosphere, and a culture of high aspiration.

Strengths

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  • Improved curriculum planning across all subjects, particularly in English, history, and PE.
  • Strong support for pupils with SEND, covering both academic and emotional needs.
  • A wide range of extra-curricular opportunities in performing arts and sports.

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  • Variation in the implementation and long-term impact of the PSHE curriculum.
  • Inconsistency in some teachers' methods for checking pupils' prior knowledge.
  • The effectiveness of school communication for parents who feel their views are not heard.

Safeguarding

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a culture of vigilance and well-managed systems for recording concerns and seeking external support.

Leadership

Senior leaders and the board of trustees have transformed the school, implementing a common teaching framework and fostering high aspirations through effective teamwork.

Inspection highlights

Overall effectiveness rated as Good.
Calm and cooperative classroom environments.
Deliberate unkindness or bullying is rare.
Inclusive environment based on Christian values.

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Performance & attendance

Achievement

Attainment 8

42.5

Attendance

Attendance rate

90.8%

Absence rate

9.23%

Persistent absence

26.46%

Destinations

Student destinations

90%

Published by the Department for Education. · 2024-2025

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PhaseSecondary
Age range11–16
Number on roll668
TownGuildford
Local authoritySurrey
CountySurrey
Data year2024-2025
Last updatedJune 2026

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