St. George's Church of England Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Neasham Road DL2 1LD |
| Phone | 01325332230 |
| Reference Number | 138000 |
St. George’s Church of England Academy has demonstrated overall good performance in its first inspection as an academy. The school is characterized by a strong Christian ethos, high expectations from leaders, and a calm, orderly environment where pupils respect each other. While the quality of education, including behavior and attitudes, is commendable, there are areas that have seen a decline in recent years, particularly in Year 6 progress data. However, new leadership has brought about positive changes and a vision focused on improving educational standards for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 400 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.75%
Girls: 45.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 21 | 59 |
| 2 | 26 | 28 | 54 |
| 3 | 27 | 23 | 50 |
| 4 | 28 | 24 | 52 |
| 5 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| 6 | 27 | 23 | 50 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.8% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 17 May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as St George's CofE VA Primary School | |
| 17 May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 23 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations of all pupils
- Strong Christian ethos reflected in the school environment
- Effective pastoral support and communication with parents
- Range of extra-curricular activities available for pupils
- Good subject knowledge among teachers in key subjects
- Engaging early years provision fostering independence
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent opportunities for pupils to revisit and recall important knowledge
- Need for strategic oversight to assess the impact of recent changes
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 102 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
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.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.1 | ||
| Writing | -1.1 | ||
| Maths | -2.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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