St George's CofE First School and Nursery
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Stevenson Avenue St. Georges C of E First School and Nursery Redditch Worcestershire B98 8LU |
| Reference Number | 146754 |
St George’s CofE First School and Nursery is currently rated as requiring improvement, primarily in the quality of education. The school has made significant strides in enhancing its curriculum, making it ambitious and well-structured for its young learners. However, despite the improvements, there remain gaps in certain pupils' learning, especially in mathematics, where recent curriculum changes have not been uniformly implemented. The school supports a positive learning environment where pupils display good behavior and attitudes, and they have access to a strong personal development curriculum that celebrates diversity and encourages responsibility.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 171 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.46%
Girls: 48.54% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 71.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| 3 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 4 | 19 | 10 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 38% |
| Indian | 17.5% |
| White, British | 14.6% |
| White, Other | 8.8% |
| Asian, Other | 5.8% |
| African | 5.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils display highly positive attitudes and behavior in lessons.
- The curriculum is ambitious, well-structured, and adapted to meet children's interests.
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics with well-trained staff.
- Nurturing relationships between staff and pupils create a safe environment.
- The school has robust strategies in place for identifying and supporting SEND students.
- High-quality early years provision lays a solid foundation for future learning.
- Effective pastoral support that enhances pupil well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in the teaching of the newly revised mathematics curriculum.
- Teachers' assessments of pupil knowledge are not precise enough in some subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Holloway Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7HA |
0.23 miles |
|
St Stephen's CofE First School
Mabey Avenue, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8HW |
0.56 miles |
|
Oak Hill First School
Wirehill Drive, Lodge Park, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7JU |
0.59 miles |
|
Woodfield Academy
Studley Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7HH |
0.63 miles |
|
Holyoakes Field First School
Cookridge Close, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6HF |
0.83 miles |
|
St Luke's CofE First School
Plymouth Road North, Southcrest, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4NU |
0.96 miles |
|
Birchensale Middle School
Bridley Moor Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6HT |
1.05 miles |
|
Moons Moat First School
Cleeve Close, Church Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9HR |
1.1 miles |
|
Arrow Valley First School
Colts Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0LH |
1.29 miles |
|
Abbeywood First School
Wood Piece Lane, Church Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9LR |
1.35 miles |
|
Church Hill Middle School
Wood Piece Lane, Church Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9LR |
1.36 miles |
|
Ipsley CofE Middle School
WINYATES WAY, WINYATES, REDDITCH, B98 0UB |
1.42 miles |
|
Batchley First and Nursery School
Cherry Tree Walk, Batchley, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6PD |
1.42 miles |
|
St Thomas More Catholic First School
Woodrow Centre, Studley Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7RY |
1.44 miles |
|
Woodrow First School
Longdon Close, Woodrow South, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7UZ |
1.53 miles |
|
Walkwood Church of England Middle School
Feckenham Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5AQ |
1.57 miles |
|
The Vaynor First School
Tennyson Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5BL |
1.58 miles |
|
Matchborough First School Academy
Matchborough Way, Matchborough East, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0GD |
1.64 miles |
|
Tenacres First School
Quibury Close, Winyates East, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0PB |
1.69 miles |
|
Webheath Academy Primary School
Downsell Road, Webheath, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5RJ |
1.75 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Easemore Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8HB |
0.38 miles |
|
Heart of Worcestershire College
Peakman Campus, Peakman Street, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8DW |
0.42 miles |
|
Pitcheroak School
Willow Way, Batchley, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6PQ |
1.37 miles |
|
Arrow Vale High School
Matchborough Way, Redditch, B98 0GF |
1.45 miles |
|
Kingfisher School
Clifton Close, Matchborough, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0HF |
1.56 miles |
|
Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
Woodrow Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7UH |
1.75 miles |
|
St Augustine's Catholic High School
Stonepits Lane, Hunt End, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5LX |
2.17 miles |
|
Studley High School
Crooks Lane, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7QX |
2.82 miles |
|
Ridgeway Secondary School
Evesham Road, Redditch, B96 6BD |
3.63 miles |
|
Graduately Developing Futures
Flourishing Fields Farm, Stonehouse Lane, Hopwood, Worcestershire, B48 7BB |
4.49 miles |