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Tormead School

Guildford, Surrey · GU1 2JD

AAB+ A-level

31.5%

9–7 GCSE

73.7%

Day fees

£20k

Inspection

Not yet inspected

School website

Tormead is an independent girls' day school in Guildford serving ages 4–18, with a through-school structure encompassing Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, and Sixth Form. The school projects a modern, inclusive ethos emphasising academic rigour alongside breadth, with particular strength in STEM, performing arts, and sport. As an Apple Distinguished School, it demonstrates commitment to technology integration and innovative pedagogy.

  • →All-through girls' education from age 4 with seamless progression and strong pastoral continuity
  • →Reputable academic outcomes and broad co-curricular offer including music, drama, and competitive sport
  • →Day-only model with wrap-around care and convenient Guildford location for Surrey commuter families

Who thrives here

Pupils who benefit from an all-girls environment, thrive in a structured academic setting with strong enrichment opportunities, and whose families value a suburban Surrey day school with established local roots.

Strengths at a glance

Exam results50th pctSports70th pctCo-curricular50th pctValue vs peers50th pctPastoral & wellbeingno data

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typeAll-Through · Day
Founded1905
Number of pupils794
Age range4–18
GenderGirls
Day fees£20.4k/yr
AssociationsISC
Settingsuburban
LocationLocated in Guildford town centre; good access via South Western Railway and local bus services; many pupils commute from wider Surrey and Hampshire.

Contact & visit

Cranley Road

Guildford, Surrey

GU1 2JD

Www.tormeadschool.org.uk
01483575101
Mr David Boyd, Headteacher

Nearest stations

Guildford Railway Station15 min
Guildford Bus Station10 min

Recent investment

✓New Sixth Form Centre
✓Parsons Library refurbishment/expansion
✓Apple Distinguished School status

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Tormead School?

Day fees at Tormead School are approximately £20,400 per year (2025/26).

How do you get into Tormead School?

Tormead School admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

What are Tormead School's exam results?

At Tormead School, 31.5% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 73.7% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.

Is Tormead School a boarding school?

Tormead School is a day school in Guildford and does not offer boarding.

Further reading

What parents say

Frequently praised

✓Welcoming, inclusive ethos and strong sense of community for a day school

✓Broad academic and co-curricular offer with particular strength in STEM and performing arts

✓Effective pastoral care and new-joiner support across transition points

✓Modern facilities and investment, including new Sixth Form Centre

Common concerns

!No Ofsted inspection yet limits external validation of quality; school reputation relies on local perception and word-of-mouth rather than published inspection data.