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St George's CofE School
School Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2JN, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.3 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
242
Capacity
260
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 94% of parents recommending it. While the percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths is at 50%, which places it in the top 83% nationally, there is room for improvement, especially as no students achieved the higher standard. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners aged 2-11.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (18 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School keeps me informed
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
School supports development
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
School has high expectations
83%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.3%
Mixed Other3.7%
White Other3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Other0.4%
Location
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54.10894, -3.21941 · LA14 2JN
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112289
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.stgeorges.cumbria.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St George's CofE School rated by Ofsted?
St George's CofE School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is St George's CofE School a good school?
St George's CofE School scores 55.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St George's CofE School?
Based on 18 Ofsted Parent View responses, St George's CofE School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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