Guildford County School
At Guildford County School, we excel in all that we do. Founded in 1905 we have deep-rooted values and traditions that are centred around our C.A.S.T.L.E. framework. The castle is the symbol of our school – of its strength and of its safety and it is also the shorthand method by which we recall our values and behaviours of:
Custodianship;
Ambition;
Standards;
Transformation;
Learning;
Equity.
Guildford County School values and promotes excellence and recognises different kinds of success. We appreciate individual difference, foster respect, promote tolerance and the acceptance of others, encourage warm relationships and provide a place for all. We are creative, open to innovation and initiative, whilst remaining respectful of our traditions. We aim to affirm in everyone a sense of identity, confidence and community.
As a Specialist Music college, we have a national reputation for excellence in this curriculum area. Music inspires our students, encourages self-esteem and helps them to work in teams and respect their peers. We take Music beyond the classroom to entertain and support the community and this highlights our drive for excellence in all aspects of school life.
About our school experience
- Details
- A school experience at Guildford County School offers candidates a rich and valuable insight into the life of a vibrant, forward thinking secondary school. Visitors will have the opportunity to observe high quality lessons across a range of subjects, seeing first hand the strategies and approaches that underpin strong student progress. Time will be built in to meet with key staff, including senior leaders, to discuss our vision, values and priorities, as well as the practical realities of school life. Candidates will tour the site and see our excellent facilities, gaining a clear understanding of how the learning environment supports both academic and personal development. Crucially, they will meet and talk with our students, whose energy, creativity and ambition best reflect the character of Guildford County. The experience is designed to give candidates an authentic sense of what modern British education has to offer, combining tradition with innovation.
- Start and finish times
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8.15am to 3.45pm
- Flexible
We want to work with individuals to get the best opportunity for them to see us in action. let's have a conversation to get you through our front door.
- Dress code
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Business dress
- Teacher training
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We are a satellite centre for the SCITT that is led by South Farnham Educational Trust
Links to more information about our school
- Guildford County School website
- Guildford County School Get Information About Schools
- Ofsted report: Guildford County School
- Performance information: Guildford County School
- Teacher training: Guildford County School
Entry requirements
You must:
- Must have a degree
- Photo identification: passport or driving licence
- DBS check required
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No, candidates will be accompanied at all times.
Placement availability
At Guildford County School we believe that every day is an Open Day and every day is a School Experience Day. We are committed to working with candidates to create an experience that is tailored to their needs and interests. This could be a one to one visit or a group experience and it may take place over a single day or across two or more days, depending on what will be most valuable for you. Our aim is to make this flexible and collaborative, so we welcome the opportunity to have that conversation and shape the right experience together.
- School experience type
- In school
Location
- Address
- Farnham Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4LU
- Parking
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Not available on site
Farnham Road carpark, GU2 7NP
- Disability and access details
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We offer facilities and provide an inclusive environment for students, staff and school experience candidates with disability and access needs. We're happy to discuss your disability or access needs before or as part of your school experience request.
- School phases
- Secondary (11 to 16), 16 to 18
- Subjects
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- Art and design
- Biology
- Business studies
- Chemistry
- Communication and media studies
- Computing
- Design and technology
- Drama
- Economics
- English
- French
- Geography
- German
- History
- Maths
- Music
- Physical education
- Physics
- Psychology
- Religious education
- Social sciences
- Spanish