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Royal Grammar School Guildford Catchment Area

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

Royal Grammar School Guildford is a other independent not applicable school in Surrey , serving pupils aged 3–18, with 1311 pupils, and a capacity of 1373 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–18

Age range

1,311

Pupils

1,373

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Royal Grammar School Guildford Catchment Area Information

Entry to Royal Grammar School Guildford is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Surrey may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Surrey before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Royal Grammar School Guildford — School Information

Full address
High Street, Guildford, GU1 3BB
Local authority
Surrey
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3–18 years
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Christian
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
125424

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Frequently Asked Questions — Royal Grammar School Guildford

Is Royal Grammar School Guildford oversubscribed?

Royal Grammar School Guildford is operating close to its capacity of 1373 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Royal Grammar School Guildford?

Royal Grammar School Guildford is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Surrey publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Royal Grammar School Guildford cover?

Royal Grammar School Guildford is a not applicable school in Surrey, serving pupils aged 3–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.