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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 an 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, and 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

What is the catchment area for Royal Grammar School Guildford?

The catchment area for Royal Grammar School Guildford is the geographic zone Surrey uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Surrey publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Royal Grammar School Guildford is selective, and 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.

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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: 1373 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity

Royal Grammar School Guildford has a published admission number of 1373 places. 1311 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1373, Surrey's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Surrey publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Surrey Council school admissions (official) →

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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Royal Grammar School Guildford shares its religious character with these Christian schools across Surrey. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Royal Grammar School Guildford by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Royal Grammar School Guildford

What is the catchment area for Royal Grammar School Guildford?

The catchment area for Royal Grammar School Guildford is the geographic zone Surrey uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Surrey publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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.

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