St George's Catholic School
St George's Catholic School is an academy converter in Westminster for pupils aged 11 to 18. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It has 1,170 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for St George's Catholic School is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2025. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 54.5, and 59% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: March 2025. GCSE results: 2026. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Lanark Road Maida Vale London W9 1RB |
| Phone | 02073280904 |
| Reference Number | 139369 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1170 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.05%
Girls: 47.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 28.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 88 | 96 | 184 |
| 8 | 94 | 103 | 197 |
| 9 | 93 | 73 | 166 |
| 10 | 106 | 68 | 174 |
| 11 | 90 | 89 | 179 |
| 12 | 71 | 55 | 126 |
| 13 | 67 | 77 | 144 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 20.8% |
| African | 18.6% |
| Asian, Other | 12.7% |
| White, British | 10.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.6% |
| Caribbean | 5% |
| Indian | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
St George's Catholic School is a highly effective, inclusive 11–18 secondary school. Inspectors found outstanding provision across all key judgements, including the sixth form, and identified no significant weaknesses. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve consistently high outcomes and are very well prepared for the next stage of education, training or employment. The curriculum is ambitious and well sequenced, teaching is consistently strong, and weaker readers are identified and supported effectively. Behaviour and attitudes are excellent, attendance is high, and pupils are respectful, kind and inclusive. Personal development is exceptionally broad, with strong careers guidance, enrichment and leadership opportunities. Leadership and governance are strong, staff are well supported, and safeguarding is effective.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 12 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 17 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as St George's Catholic School | |
| 23 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 06 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptionally high expectations for all pupils, reflected in consistently high published outcomes
- Pupils, including those with SEND, make very strong progress and play a full part in school life
- Highly ambitious, rich and well-sequenced curriculum, including a very successful sixth form
- Teachers have extremely strong subject knowledge and a clear, consistent approach to teaching
- Effective checks on prior knowledge and frequent discussion help pupils become resilient learners
- Robust reading assessment and carefully monitored interventions help weaker readers become fluent
- Pupils with SEND receive the same ambitious offer, with teaching expertly adapted
- Extremely broad personal development programme builds character, citizenship and safety awareness
- Precise careers advice and work-related opportunities prepare pupils well for next steps
- High attendance supported by a strong, robust focus on punctuality and absence
- Pupils are highly inclusive, kind and courteous, and feel safe
- Trustees and governors know the school well and support staff work-life balance
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 54.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 74.2% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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 | 35.86 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 37.52 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 12.7% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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| Second Preference | 163 | 32 |
| Third Preference | 118 | 15 |
| From another Local Authority | 391 | 125 |
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St George's Catholic School is part of The Cardinal Hume Academies Trust, which runs 3 schools. The nearest others:
What is St George's Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for St George's Catholic School is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2025.
When was St George's Catholic School last inspected by Ofsted?
St George's Catholic School was last inspected in March 2025.
How many pupils does St George's Catholic School have?
St George's Catholic School has 1,170 pupils on roll.
What age range does St George's Catholic School cover?
St George's Catholic School for pupils aged 11 to 18.
What are St George's Catholic School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 54.5, and 59% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is St George's Catholic School?
St George's Catholic School is at Lanark Road, Maida Vale, London, W9 1RB.