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St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
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St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
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- Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 2NB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff teach reading consistently well from Nursery, utilizing an expert phonics programme.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a curriculum that provides knowledge and skills to achieve well academically and socially.
Areas Needing Improvement: In subjects like history and geography, teachers are less clear about what pupils should learn, leading to gaps in knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff teach early reading effectively, helping pupils catch up quickly.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra help is provided for pupils falling behind to ensure they catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well, and specialist support helps those who find it difficult manage their emotions.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND flourish with bespoke support in 'The Hive'. Reasonable behavioural adjustments enable inclusion.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: A strong culture of safeguarding, with thorough checks and staff training, ensures safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Well-being ambassadors and various resources aid in promoting pupil welfare and safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents highly regard leaders and staff; described as kind and helpful by pupils.
Parental Involvement: Leaders know families well and engage them, especially when extra help is needed.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a wide range of opportunities to stay fit in body and mind.
Outdoor Facilities: Wonderful school grounds provide many resources for physical and mental well-being.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate leadership trust and efforts to manage workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' expertise in early reading significantly enhances pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular visits and assessments by governors ensure high-quality education.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, clearer guidelines are needed to build pupil knowledge sequentially.
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About Us
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 357 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.8 | 22.8 | 20.5 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 106 | 109 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | 57.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.8% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | Average |
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Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% 12 | 61.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 10 | 9.38% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% 7 | 62.07% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 3 | 8.87% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | 1.8 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% | 60.73% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 8.58% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1