Saint George's Church of England School
| Type | Other schools / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-18 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Meadow Road Gravesend Kent DA11 7LS |
| Phone | 01474533082 |
| Reference Number | 137609 |
Saint George’s Church of England School is performing well across various domains, achieving a good overall effectiveness rating. The school has established a strong and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and respected. The ambitious curriculum effectively prepares students for their academic and personal development, especially in early years and sixth form, where there are outstanding provisions. The leadership team and governance are noted for their support and clear understanding of their responsibilities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1572 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.61%
Girls: 47.39% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 2 | 14 | 17 | 31 |
| 3 | 12 | 20 | 32 |
| 4 | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| 5 | 17 | 15 | 32 |
| 6 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 7 | 106 | 103 | 209 |
| 8 | 131 | 104 | 235 |
| 9 | 125 | 81 | 206 |
| 10 | 106 | 101 | 207 |
| 11 | 99 | 103 | 202 |
| 12 | 65 | 60 | 125 |
| 13 | 61 | 50 | 111 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65.2% |
| Indian | 10% |
| African | 7.6% |
| White, Other | 5.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2017 | Short inspection |
| 02 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 22 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Saint George's Church of England School | |
| 22 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Nov 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 May 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 May 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Oct 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 31 Oct 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
| 04 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, feel safe, and exhibit respectful behavior towards each other.
- The school provides a focus on personal development with comprehensive extracurricular programs.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, enhancing learning in traditional and vocational subjects.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, ensuring their needs are quickly identified and addressed.
- Early years and sixth form provisions are outstanding, preparing pupils well for their next steps.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment processes do not always link closely to the curriculum, impacting the identification of pupils' next steps.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 49.5% |
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 | 25.01 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 25.39 |
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 | 1.5% |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 13% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
How many students meet the standards
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 65 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 33 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 3 |
Previous Years
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
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| Second Preference | 356 | 25 |
| Third Preference | 233 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 21 | 8 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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