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George Abbot School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

George Abbot School is a academy converter secondary school in Guildford, Surrey , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1938 pupils, and a capacity of 1940 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,938

Pupils

1,940

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

George Abbot School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, George Abbot School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Surrey. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Surrey before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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George Abbot School — School Information

Full address
Woodruff Avenue, Guildford, GU1 1XX
Local authority
Surrey
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
9.3% of pupils
DfE URN
136906

Other Secondary Schools in Guildford

If George Abbot School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Guildford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — George Abbot School

Is George Abbot School oversubscribed?

George Abbot School is operating close to its capacity of 1940 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for George Abbot School?

Admission to George Abbot School is managed by Surrey. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does George Abbot School cover?

George Abbot School is a secondary school in Guildford, Surrey, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for George Abbot School?

George Abbot School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.