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Sixth Form Calendar (2025 - 2026)

Key Dates

Autumn Term – Half-Term (1)

  • Wednesday 3rd September – Year 12 Induction Day
  • Thursday 4th September – Year 13 ‘Day One’
  • Thursday 4th September – Year 12 and Year 13 Information Evenings
  • w/b 22nd September – Year 13 Mock Exams
  • Tuesday 23rd September – Naples trip Information Evening
  • Wednesday 1st October - Interview Workshops (Platfrom7Teen)
  • Thursday 2nd October – Year 7 Open Evening (Sixth Form presence required)
  • Friday 3rd October – Sponsored Walk
  • w/b 6th October – House rowing begins
  • w/b 6th October – Year 12 Commitment IR
  • Friday 10th October – Year 12 Barbecue
  • w/b 20th October – Year 13 IR1 and UCAS Predicted Grades (2) published
  • Friday 24th October – INSET Day

 Autumn Term – Half-Term (2)

  • Thursday 6th November – Sixth Form Open Evening
  • Friday 7th November - Sixth Form Applications available
  • w/b 17th November – Year 12 IR1 Published
  • Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th November – House Drama Days
  • w/b 24th November – Year 13 IR2 Published
  • Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th November – House Drama evening performances
  • Thursday 27th November – Year 13 Parents’ Evening
  • Friday 28th November – Sixth Form Applications Deadline
  • Monday 1st December – INSET Day
  • Wednesday 3rd December – Ski Trip Information Evening
  • Friday 5th December – Winter Ball
  • Tuesday 16th December – Carol Service at the Cathedral
  • Wednesday 17th December - Year 13 Leavers’ 2025 Celebration Event
  • Wednesday 17th December – House Public Speaking
  • Friday 20th December – Christmas Dismissals Assembly (Sixth Form presence required)

 

Spring Term – Half-Term (1)

  • Monday 5th January – INSET Day
  • Tuesday 6th January – New Term Starts
  • January – House Basketball (Sixth Form)
  • Thursday 15th January – UCAS Application Deadline
  • Friday 16th January – Year 12 Celebration of Achievement
  • w/b 26th January and 2nd February – Year 13 Mock Exams (Study Leave)
  • Wednesday 28th January – INSET Day
  • w/b 9th February – Year 12 IR2 Published
  • Sunday 15th February – Sixth Form Ski Trip departs

Spring Term – Half-Term (2)

  • w/b 23rd February – Year 12 Geography Slapton Trip
  • w/b 23rd February - House Quiz begins
  • w/b 2nd March – Year 13 IR3 Published
  • Friday 6th March – Sports Dinner TBC
  • Friday 13th March – INSET Day
  • w/b 16th March – Year 12 Mock Exams
  • Thursday 26th March – House Winter Sports and House Art
  • Friday 27th March – Easter Dismissals Assembly (Sixth Form presence required)

 

Summer Term – Half-Term (1)

  • Wednesday 22nd April – Year 12 UCAS Exhibition Farnborough
  • Wednesday 29th April – Post-18 Launch Day / and Parents Information Evening
  • w/b 4th May – Year 12 IR3 Published
  • Tuesday 5th May – Careers Fair
  • Friday 9th May – Spring Fest – TBC
  • w/b 18th May – UCAS Predicted Grades (1) Published
  • Thursday 14th May – Year 12 Parents’ Evening
  • Friday 22nd May – Last Day of Year 13 Lessons

 

Summer Term – Half-Term (2)

  • Thursday 26th and Friday 27th June – Charity Days – TBC
  • Friday 26th June – Year 13 Leavers’ Dinner
  • Monday 29th June – INSET Day
  • Tuesday 30th June – ‘New to County’ Year 12 Taster Day – TBC
  • w/b 6th July – Activities Week (Thursday 9th July House Music and Friday 10th July House Summer Sports) 
  • w/b 13th July – Year 12 Work Experience and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award

News

21st August 2025

GCSE Results 2025

Guildford County School Celebrates Superb Results at GCSE Level Guildford County School is proud to present our GCSE results as we celebrate with our outgoing Year 11 class of 2025. We are absolutely thrilled to be able to report that a third of all of our grades were at 7, 8 or 9, with 2 thirds of all grades at what is termed a ‘strong pass’ at GCSE – that is grade 5 or above. Individual subjects tell a story of excellence too – Mathematics report over 40% of all grades at a grade 7 or above; a similar story has played out in History with just under 40% at grade 7 or above; and, as a Music Specialist College, we are delighted to announce that 50% of all Music GCSE grades were also at a grade 7 or above. All told, this places our students in an incredibly strong position to enter our Sixth Form provision and we cannot wait to welcome both them and a raft of external applicants to join us in September.  They will arrive in a Sixth Form that has just secured the best results in our history, with 3 of our outgoing Year 13 students securing places to study at Oxford; 7 students securing places to read medicine; 5 students being awarded places to read Law; and 1 being offered a place at Musical Conservatoire.  All of this alongside a range of high quality apprenticeships, gap years and other professional opportunities. For students and families considering where to study for A levels, both our GCSE and A Level results underline why Guildford County Sixth Form is such a strong choice.  We offer a track record of exceptional teaching, personalised support and a vibrant, ambitious learning community that equips students to excel in any path that they choose. This year’s success is all the more remarkable given the challenges that this cohort faced earlier in their education due to the pandemic.  Our students have shown determination, resilience and a commitment to excellence that will serve them well in the years ahead.  The results also reflect the strength of partnership between our school, our families and our wider community and the unwavering dedication of our outstanding staff. We are especially proud of our top performing students, all of whom averaged at least a grade 8 across all subjects.  For their exceptional results, our special recognition goes to: Iris Isabelle Charlotte Oliver Hayden Samuel India – 9 GCSEs at grade 9 and 1 at grade 8 Samuel Daisy – 9 GCSEs at grade 9 and 1 at grade 8 Jagoda Freya Katy – 10 GCSEs at grade 9 Karina – 9 GCSEs at grade 9 and 1 at grade 8 Isu – 9 GCSEs at grade 9 and 1 at grade 8 Caitlin Steve Smith, Headteacher at Guildford County School, said “We are really pleased with the results our students have achieved today.  A third of all grades being awarded in the top band of grades 7-9 is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our student and staff community.  Following exceptional results at A level last week, we now look forward to welcoming not only internal applicants, but also many new external students into our Year 12 provision.  Aside from our Year 11 students, we also want to make special mention today of the 15 students in Years 9 and 10 who took Heritage Language GCSEs and achieved grade 9s; an amazing achievement for them all.” Guildford County Sixth Form is now welcoming applications for September 2025.  With a proven record of academic excellence and a commitment to helping every student realise their potential, there has never been a better time to join our thriving community.Read Full Article
14th August 2025

A Level Results 2025

Guildford County Sixth Form Celebrates Best A Level Results in School History Guildford County School is proud to announce that this summer’s A level results are the best in our history – by a significant margin.  At 40%, close to half of all grades awarded were at A* or A, placing our students among the very top performers nationally and opening doors to some of the most competitive and prestigious university places and apprenticeship opportunities available. For students and families considering where to study for A levels, these results underline why Guildford County Sixth Form is such a strong choice.  We offer a track record of exceptional teaching, personalised support and a vibrant, ambitious learning community that equips students to excel in any path that they choose. This year’s success is all the more remarkable given the challenges this cohort faced earlier in their education due to the pandemic.  Our students have shown determination, resilience and a commitment to excellence that will serve them well in the years ahead.  The results also reflect the strength of partnership between our school, our families and our wider community and the unwavering dedication of our outstanding staff. We are especially proud of our top-performing students: Hayden Cheung – 4 A* grades in Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry, and Physics Isobel Kirkwood – 3 A* grades in Biology, History, and Psychology Joseph Readhead – 3 A* grades in Biology, Chemistry, and Maths William Rees – 3 A* grades and 1 A in Maths, Further Maths, Physics, and Chemistry Rose Shaw – 3 A* grades in History, Maths, and Sociology Emma Shepherd – 3 A* grades in Maths, Further Maths, and Physics Ethan Siu – 3 A* grades in Further Maths, Chemistry, and Maths Daisy Usherwood – 3 A* grades in Maths, Further Maths, and German Reuben Wheeler – 3 A* grades in Chemistry, Economics, and Maths Taha Khan – 2 A* grades and 2 A grades in Maths, Further Maths, Biology, and Chemistry Beyond individual successes, 3 of our students have secured places to study at Oxford; 7 students have secured places to read medicine; 1 has been offered a place at Musical Conservatoire.  All of this alongside a range of high-quality apprenticeships, gap years and other professional opportunities. Headteacher Steve Smith said: “These results are a proud moment in the history of our school.  They show that with the right support, high expectations and a community that works together, our young people can achieve at the very highest level.  For anyone considering their next step after GCSEs, Guildford County Sixth Form offers the teaching, environment and opportunities to succeed.” Guildford County Sixth Form is now welcoming applications for September 2025.  With a proven record of academic excellence and a commitment to helping every student realise their potential, there has never been a better time to join our thriving community.  Read Full Article
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