Guildford High School Junior School A GSG School
- Guildford High School Junior School
London Road
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 1SJ - Head: Allistair Williamson
- T 01483 562475
- E guildford-junioro…uildfordhigh.co.uk
- W www.guildfordhigh.co.uk
- A mainstream independent school for girls aged from 4 to 11 with a linked senior school
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Surrey
- Pupils: 300
- Religion: Church of England
- Fees: £13,866 - £17,739 pa
- Open days: Check school website
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Linked schools: Guildford High School
What The Good Schools Guide says..
The school prides itself on being ‘a lively, vibrant place where girls blossom personally, intellectually and socially’. When we visited the place was a hive of activity. Girls were busy rehearsing for their inter-house music competition and everywhere we looked small groups were enthusiastically practising their song and dance routines. The school walls are full of artwork and motivational posters – we spotted one declaring that ‘mistakes are proof that you are trying’...
What the school says...
Girls at Guildford High School learn how to learn, how to think creatively and how to take responsibility for their work. The school is characterised by excellent teaching, high academic achievement of pupils in all areas; outstanding pastoral care, an exceptional range of extra-curricular activities. We have well-motivated pupils within a cohesive school community. ...Read more
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All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
What The Good Schools Guide says
Head of junior school
Since September 2021, Allistair Williamson, previously deputy head (overseeing staff development) of Surbiton Girls’ and Boys’ Preps. Has previously had head of year roles with responsibility for digital learning strategy in schools in both England and New Zealand.
Entrance
At 4+, selective entry via ‘readiness assessments’ which include a group craft activity session where girls mix with peers and teachers, plus a one-to-one activity session with a teacher. ‘We try and make it as gentle a process as it can be,’ says school. ‘They are not expected to read and write. We are looking for children who are ready to learn.’ The entry process for 7+ places is more formal. Girls take written papers in English and maths, have lunch with their peers, tour the school and take part in fun activities. Competition...
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Special Education Needs
Guildford High Junior School is selective on entry and welcomes bright pupils. Dyslexia or any other type of learning difficulty or special need is not a barrier to entry or to accessing the High School curriculum. All teaching staff are trained through inservice training to support pupils with learning difficulties and our experienced special needs co-ordinator organises appropriate assessment and one to one special needs support as required by individual pupils; this involves additional costs for parents. 09-09
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | Y |
| Aspergers | Y |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | Y |
| CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia | |
| Dyscalculia | |
| Dysgraphia | |
| Dyslexia | |
| Dyspraxia | |
| English as an additional language (EAL) | |
| Genetic | |
| Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory | |
| Has SEN unit or class | |
| HI - Hearing Impairment | |
| Hospital School | |
| Mental health | |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty | |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment | |
| Natspec Specialist Colleges | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability | |
| Other SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| PD - Physical Disability | |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty | |
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health | |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication | |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty | |
| Special facilities for Visually Impaired | |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| VI - Visual Impairment |
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