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Tormead School[1]

Independent · ages 4–18

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Headline results

A-level average grade
AL B+ B+ 2024/25[2]

Results

GCSE (key stage 4)

Attainment 8
14.9 2025/26[3]
Grade 5+ in English & maths
0% 2025/26[3]
Grade 7+ in English & maths
0% 2025/26[3]
Progress 8, 2025/26
Not calculated[4]
Progress 8, 2024/25
Not calculated[4]

IGCSEs don't count towards Attainment 8, so it understates many independent schools.

Earlier years
Year Attainment 8 Grade 5+ in English & maths Grade 7+ in English & maths
2024/25 14.9[5] 0%[5]
2023/24 24.5[6] 0%[6]
2022/23 38[7] 0%[7]
2021/22 51.6[8] 98%[8]

A level (16–18)

A-level average grade
B+ 2024/25[2]
All results, 2020/21
Not published (exams cancelled, COVID-19)[9]
All results, 2019/20
Not published (exams cancelled, COVID-19)[9]
Earlier years
YearA-level average grade
2023/24 B+[10]
2022/23 A-[11]
2021/22 A-[12]
2018/19 A-[13]

Ofsted

No published data for this school.

Competition to get in

Admissions

Places (published admission number), 11+ entry
100 2026-10-14[14]
quote
all girls are assessed on their own individual merits, regardless of siblings in attendance, to ensure that they will thrive at Tormead. This approach also applies to twins. 2026-10-14[14]

Character & practicalities

Type
Other independent school[1]
Ages
4–18[1]
Boys / girls
Girls[1]
Faith
Inter- / non- denominational[1]
Admissions
Selective[1]
Sixth form
Yes[1]
Boarding
No boarders[1]
Capacity
850[1]
Local authority
Surrey[1]
Website
Www.tormeadschool.org.uk[1]
District
Guildford[15]
Postcode
GU1 2JD[1]
URN
125345[1]

School details as recorded in Get Information About Schools on 14 Oct 2026.

Pupils

Number on roll
771 2024/25[16]
SEN support
32% 2024/25[16]
EHC plan
0.4% 2024/25[16]
Free school meals in the last 6 years
0% 2024/25[16]

Practicalities

Admissions contact
The admissions contact details for Tormead School include the provided URL, email, and phone number. 2026-10-14[17]
Admissions contact
The admissions contact details for Tormead School include the provided URL, email, and phone number. 2026-10-14[18]
Bursaries
Not stated for Prep entry. The shared Scholarships and Bursaries page describes Entrance Bursaries (up to 100%) for girls who pass the Entrance Examination without naming entry points; Hardship Bursaries for existing pupils. Entry Sept 2026[19]
Occasional places
Tormead School occasionally has places available in year groups other than the standard entry points. 2026-10-14[20]
routes
11+ · There is no 11+ assessment for our girls as her progress is tracked through rigorous testing during her time at Tormead Pre- Prep and Prep School. · automatic · standing policy · all girls at Tormead Prep · No 11+ assessment; progress tracked by GL/CAT4 and internal exams, which "will indicate whether your daughter will flourish academically in the Senior School" (so a small number may be advised otherwise). · Tormead School 2026-10-14[21]

Sources

  1. Department for Education: Get Information About Schools: all establishments. Period 2026-10-14, published 2026-10-14. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  2. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  3. Department for Education: Performance tables schools data (explore education statistics). Period 2025/26, provisional, published 2026-10-15. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  4. Department for Education: Key stage 4 performance 2024/25: data guidance. Period 2024/25. Archived copy; original. Licence: OGL-3.0.
    Quote
    It is not possible to calculate Progress 8 for academic years 2024/25 and 2025/26 due to gaps in the baseline caused by COVID-19 disruption.
  5. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 final. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  6. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 final. Period 2023/24, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  7. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 final. Period 2022/23, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  8. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 final. Period 2021/22, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  9. Department for Education: A level and other 16 to 18 results 2020/21. Period 2020/21. Archived copy; original. Licence: OGL-3.0.
    Quote
    Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the summer exam series was cancelled in both 2020 and 2021, and alternative processes were set up to award grades.
  10. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2023/24, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  11. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2022/23, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  12. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2021/22, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  13. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2018/19, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  14. tormeadschool.org.uk: tormeadschool.org.uk — Faq. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (3)
    There are approximately 100 places in Year 7. (p. 1)
    Therefore, all girls are assessed on their own individual merits, regardless of siblings in attendance, to ensure that they will thrive at Tormead. (p. 1)
    all girls are assessed on their own individual merits, regardless of siblings in attendance, to ensure that they will thrive at Tormead. This approach also applies to twins. (p. 1)
  15. Office for National Statistics: Parish to Ward to Local Authority District (May 2026) Lookup in EW. Period 2026-05-01. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  16. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: School census. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  17. tormeadschool.org.uk: tormeadschool.org.uk — Apply for a place. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (2)
    If you would like to register for a place at Tormead Prep, Senior or Sixth Form, you can start your online application here. (Please note that a registration fee of £150 will be payable.) If you have any questions about the application process, please get in touch with our Admissions Team on 01483 796040 or admissions@tormeadschool.org.uk who will be happy to help. (p. 1)
    Click here to register (p. 1)
  18. tormeadschool.org.uk: tormeadschool.org.uk — How to apply. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (2)
    Contact us Admissions Team 01483 796040 admissions@tormeadschool.org.uk (p. 1)
    The best way to find out more is to visit us. Senior School Open Mornings are held throughout the year. Visits at other times can be arranged by contacting Jo Drury in the Admissions Team on 01483 796040 or admissions@tormeadschool.org.uk (p. 1)
  19. tormeadschool.org.uk: tormeadschool.org.uk — Scholarships and bursaries. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (3)
    The Governors of Tormead are committed to broadening access to the school by offering eligible parents/guardians means-tested financial support with the payment of school fees. (p. 1)
    Each year a limited number of Entrance Bursaries are awarded to pupils who have passed the Entrance Examination and been offered a place at Tormead, but who would be unable to accept this place as their parents/guardians are unable to fund the tuition fees. (p. 1)
    Depending upon the financial, compassionate or other pertinent circumstances of the applicants, Entrance Bursaries may be awarded in the form of a discount up to 100% of tuition fees, along with assistance with extras, including residential trips. (p. 1)
  20. tormeadschool.org.uk: tormeadschool.org.uk — Occasional places. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quote
    but sometimes places do become available in year groups other than the standard entry points. (p. 1)
  21. tormeadschool.org.uk: tormeadschool.org.uk — Into senior school. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quote
    There is no 11+ assessment for our girls as her progress is tracked through rigorous testing during her time at Tormead Pre- Prep and Prep School (p. 1)