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All Through Schools in Guildford

There are 70 independent schools in and around Guildford, spanning nursery, pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form. Families can compare school types and strong boarding provision alongside day schools.

See our school admissions timeline guide to understand entry points, exams and application timing.

Explore all private schools in Guildford, or browse schools across Surrey and South East.

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Guildford High School

Guildford High School

Partner school

Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1SJ

0.1 miles from Guildford

Fees from

£5,401 / term

Range £5,401 - £8,663 (inc. VAT)

Girls 4–19 1,021 Day

Tormead School

Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2JD

0.4 miles from Guildford

Fees from

£4,434 / term

Range £4,434 - £8,010 (inc. VAT)

Girls 4–18 771 Day

RGS Guildford

Surrey, GU1 3BB

0.5 miles from Guildford

Fees from

£5,430 / term

Range £5,430 - £8,790 (inc. VAT)

Boys 3–18 1,311 Day
Rydes Hill Preparatory School

Rydes Hill Preparatory School

Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8BP

1.7 miles from Guildford

Fees from

£3,832 / term

Range £3,832 - £4,388 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–7 153 Day
St Catherine's School, Bramley

St Catherine's School, Bramley

Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0DF

3.3 miles from Guildford

Fees from

£5,090 / term

Range £5,090 - £9,180 (inc. VAT)

Girls 2–19 838 Day & Boarding

Charterhouse

Partner school

Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2DX

4.1 miles from Guildford

Fees from

£15,592 / term

Range £15,592 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 12–19 996 Day & Boarding
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Frequently asked questions about private schools in Guildford

How many private schools are there in Guildford?
There are 70 independent schools in and around Guildford, offering a mix of pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form.
Are there boarding schools in Guildford?
Yes, many schools in and around Guildford offer boarding, with options including full, weekly and flexi boarding.

Families can compare options in our guide to boarding vs day schools:
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools
What age can children start private school in Guildford?
Most independent schools accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

Key entry points follow a structured timeline - see the UK private school admissions timeline for when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How do I apply to private schools in Guildford?
Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.

Families can explore the UK private school admissions timeline to understand key dates, entry points and when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

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