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St. George's School
Canterbury Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7RU, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.5 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
626
Capacity
630
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 72% nationally. However, only 4% of students reach the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in stretching the most able learners. Parent satisfaction appears to be a positive aspect, though the LocaleIQ score suggests that there may be challenges compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British55.9%
White Other12.6%
Black African11.3%
Asian Other4.0%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Black Other0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.87969, 0.90863 · CO2 7RU
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN114704
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.stgeorgesschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is St. George's School rated by Ofsted?
St. George's School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2023.
Is St. George's School a good school?
St. George's School scores 33.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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