St George's Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Westgate Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7PP |
| Phone | 01529302487 |
| Reference Number | 136044 |
St George's Academy is performing well overall, with a rating of 'Good' across all inspection domains. The school creates a positive and respectful environment where pupils feel safe and are encouraged to aim high. Recent improvements to the curriculum have aimed to boost performance, particularly in key stage 4. The sixth form is noted for its strong academic and vocational outcomes, preparing students well for their future endeavors. Despite these strengths, there are concerns over some inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), which continue to be areas of focus for improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 2329 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.78%
Girls: 51.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 174 | 204 | 378 |
| 8 | 211 | 188 | 399 |
| 9 | 217 | 212 | 429 |
| 10 | 207 | 199 | 406 |
| 11 | 208 | 182 | 390 |
| 12 | 75 | 122 | 197 |
| 13 | 44 | 86 | 130 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.9% |
| Unclassified | 13.9% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2019 | Short inspection |
| 15 Jul 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 02 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2011 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Pupils display polite and respectful behavior.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils foster a sense of community.
- The curriculum is broad, ambitious, and well-sequenced.
- Effective strategies have been implemented to improve attendance and literacy.
- Robust actions are taken to address bullying and behavior incidents.
- Pupils receive ample opportunities for extra-curricular engagement.
- The school prioritizes reading support and personal development education.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent systems for identifying and supporting pupils with SEND.
- Some lessons lack focus on essential knowledge and skills.
- Insufficient monitoring of the effectiveness of educational strategies.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 46.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 29.97 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 28.15 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 13.9% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 121 | 23 |
| Third Preference | 31 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Church Lane Primary School & Nursery
Church Lane, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7DF |
0.18 miles |
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Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
The Drove, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7AT |
0.23 miles |
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William Alvey School
Eastgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7EA |
0.4 miles |
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St Botolph's C of E Primary School
Rookery Avenue, Lincolnshire, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7FE |
0.67 miles |
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The Leasingham St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Lincoln Road, Leasingham, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8JS |
1.72 miles |
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The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Kirkby-la-Thorpe, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 9NU |
2.11 miles |
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Rauceby Church of England Primary School
Tom Lane, North Rauceby, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8QW |
2.58 miles |
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Winchelsea Primary School Ruskington
4a Sleaford Road, Ruskington, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 9BY |
3.1 miles |
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Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy
Chestnut Street, Ruskington, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 9DL |
3.26 miles |
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Cranwell Primary School (Foundation)
Cranwell, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8HH |
4.15 miles |
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Osbournby Primary School
London Road, Osbournby, Open, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 0DG |
4.84 miles |
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Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School
Heckington St. Andrew's C of E Primary School, Howell Road, Heckington, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 9RX |
4.95 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Sleaford Joint Sixth Form
Westholme House, Sleaford, NG34 7PS |
0.09 miles |
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Holton Sleaford Independent School
Westgate House, Westgate, Sleaford, NG34 7RJ |
0.13 miles |
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Carre's Grammar School
Northgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7DD |
0.18 miles |
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Willow School
25 Jermyn Street, North Kesteven, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7RU |
0.28 miles |
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Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy
Jermyn Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7RS |
0.31 miles |
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Compass Community School Lincolnshire
Thornbrook, 1 London Road, Osbournby, Lincolnshire, NG34 0DG |
4.69 miles |