Tormead School, Guildford
Tormead School is an independent school for girls aged 4 to 18 in Guildford. It has an Inter- / non- denominational religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Tormead School in detail
Tormead School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Sign-up to receive regular information on the Admissions process, Open Mornings and other Tormead events. Where we provide an exceptional all-round education in a vibrant and happy atmosphere. Leaders prioritise pupils’ communication, language and literacy skills right from the start in early years."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include gymnastics, drama, coding, robotics, STEM and cooking.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £2.50 per day.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 10 March 2027, an open day on Friday 12 March 2027 and an open day on Tuesday 20 April 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Surrey
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Tormead School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Tormead School are Guildford High School (0.4 miles, selective); Royal Grammar School Guildford (0.7 miles, selective); Rydes Hill Preparatory School (2.1 miles); and St Catherine's School (3.2 miles, selective).
Guildford High SchoolRoyal Grammar School GuildfordRydes Hill Preparatory SchoolSt Catherine's School
Where pupils go next
Of the 59 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 63% went on to university or other higher education and 24% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 203 pupils (25.8%) received SEN support and 4 (0.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is London Road (Guildford) Rail Station, about 640 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Tormead School (opposite), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Tormead School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 263 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
15 October 2024
Non-Routine Inspection
20 September 2023
Regulatory Compliance
3 November 2021
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
3 May 2017
Focused Compliance Inspection
3 May 2017
About
Tormead School is a private day school for girls aged 4–18 years old in Guildford, Surrey, England. It comprises a reception, prep school, senior school and sixth form.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£14,526 to £26,226
depending on year group
| Reception (Age 4+) per term | £14,526 a year |
| Years 1–2 (Age 5+ and 6+) per term | £15,354 a year |
| Years 3–4 (Age 7+ and 8+) per term | £22,590 a year |
| Years 5–6 (Age 9+ and 10+) per term | £22,878 a year |
| Years 7–13 (Age 11+ - 17+) per term | £26,226 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Guildford - 4 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Tormead School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Tormead School
Netherlands Jazz Tour
18 Sep 2026
New Director in Residence
9 Sep 2026
Congratulations to our GCSE Class of 2026
20 Aug 2026
Congratulations Class of 2026
13 Aug 2026
University of Surrey Music Careers
6 Jul 2026
Guildford Food Bank
3 Jul 2026
From Tormead School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Tormead School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Tormead School.
- Seren Kids TormeadAt the school · Not yet graded
- LevelUP Sport & FitnessAt the school · Not yet graded
- Camp Beaumont - RGS Guildford Prep350m away · Not yet graded
- P2P Coaching350m away · Not yet graded
- S4K Home Club - RGS Prep School350m away · Not yet graded
- Activate Camps@Guildford High School610m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 16
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 15 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
786 pupils
850 places
64 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Guildford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Guildford
Across Surrey council
Places available
12,569
Applications
11,986
Got 1st preference
81.3%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
203
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
26.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
786
Total Pupils
0
Boys
786
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Tormead School
Showing 10 of 13 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Tormead School
What are GCSE results like at Tormead School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Tormead School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Tormead School last inspected?
Tormead School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2024.
How many pupils go to Tormead School?
Tormead School has around 786 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Tormead School?
Tormead School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Tormead School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Seren Kids Tormead (registered, not yet graded) and LevelUP Sport & Fitness (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Tormead School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 15 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Tormead School?
Tormead School is at Cranley Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2JD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)