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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress across subjects and year groups.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' conduct around school and attitudes to learning are positive.
Qualifications and Training: Newly and recently qualified staff receive effective support and training.
Current Educational Practices: Training is well planned and supports strong teaching from established staff.
Strengths and Challenges: Effective teaching in a range of subjects, but improvements needed in areas like science.
Opportunities for Involvement: Wide range of extracurricular activities available.
Communication: Regular communication with parents about pupils' wellbeing and progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents show satisfaction through positive survey responses.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take swift action to address issues affecting pupils' success.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Effective steps taken to strengthen the curriculum and teaching quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective measures in place to deal with bullying and ensure pupil safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff care about pupils' well-being, creating an effective safeguarding culture.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive range of academic, cultural, artistic, and sporting activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Programs support both academic responsibilities and extracurricular interests.
Career Counselling Services: Good careers guidance program including independent advice.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are well supported and challenged effectively in their learning.
Subjects Offered: Offers a wide range of subjects and learning experiences across key stages.
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St George's School A Church of England Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 1005 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 61% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At St. George's School, our mission is to offer academic excellence within a loving, Christian environment. Our faith fosters a strong sense of responsibility to our community's youth and a desire to see them achieve and thrive. Strong ties with our stakeholders and a track record of success inspire a lot of support and involvement, particularly from parents. Our goal is to motivate and prepare our students for success in life by giving them the knowledge and skills they need to be productive members of their communities both locally and globally. We assist our students in clearly understanding where they are right now, where they want to be in the future, and the path they must follow to get there. At St. George's, academic progress is supported by the spiritual, moral, cultural, and social development that can be summed up as "Believe, Achieve, Care."
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.4 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 61% | 98% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 15.77% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 28.23% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 11.62% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 3.69% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 5.15% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.28 | 1.73 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 91.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 203 | 141 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 82.88% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 32.88% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.63% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 40% | 21.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 23.5% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.75% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 18.82% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 32.09% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 12.91% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 3.36% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 5.18% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.17 | 1.91 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 78% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 192 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 72.38% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 36.63% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 5% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 20.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.38% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.25% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% 8 | 17.6% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 10 | 30.8% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 14% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 2.5% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 3 | 5% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.72 | 2.03 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 91% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 185 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 83.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 33.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 3.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 23% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 23.25% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.13% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.38% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% 9 | 16.6% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 10 | 29.7% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 8.8% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 6 | 2.3% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 4.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.52 | 1.95 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 78.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 185 | 136 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 57.43% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 29.57% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 5% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 36% | 18.86% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.86% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.67 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% | 20.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 36.25% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 13.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 5.63% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 6.5% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 77.71% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 193 | 145 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 74.14% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 37.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 41% | 22.57% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.86% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.14% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.71% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 2nd Jun 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 3rd Jun 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St George's School A Church of England Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
