St George's School A Church of England Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Cherry Tree Road Marton Blackpool Lancashire FY4 4PH |
| Phone | 01253316725 |
| Reference Number | 140759 |
St George’s School A Church of England Academy is experiencing significant improvements, positioning itself well ahead of its next graded inspection slated for September 2024. The school fosters an ambitious learning environment where both academic and personal growth is prioritized. Pupils demonstrate high levels of engagement and positive behavior, reflecting the school's culture of respect and courtesy. The effective support structures in place for students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), contribute to their success in navigating the broad and ambitious curriculum offered.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1032 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.45%
Girls: 48.55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 113 | 117 | 230 |
| 8 | 106 | 110 | 216 |
| 9 | 100 | 100 | 200 |
| 10 | 107 | 86 | 193 |
| 11 | 105 | 88 | 193 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.2% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| African | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 13 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Apr 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 19 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St George's School A Church of England Business & Enterprise College | |
| 19 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
| 17 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve highly across all subjects.
- Staff promote high aspirations for all pupils.
- Exceptional support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they access the curriculum effectively.
- Teachers demonstrate expert subject knowledge and provide clear explanations.
- Rich opportunities for personal development through a well-designed electives programme.
- Positive staff well-being and consultation in school practices.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 55.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 70.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 80% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 131 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 101 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 61 | 17 |
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