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Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton
Leaside Way, Swaythling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3DQ, Southampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.4 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,026
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 60.0, this secondary school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, placing it in the top 8% nationally. The school boasts impressive results, with 87% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 69% achieving grade 5 or above. While 45% of students enter the EBacc, which could be a point of consideration for parents seeking a more comprehensive curriculum, overall parent satisfaction and academic outcomes indicate a supportive and high-achieving environment.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 60.0 | Top 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 87% | Top 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 69% | Top 9% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 45% | Top 21% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 39% | Top 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other35.7%
White British25.8%
Asian Indian12.7%
Black African7.8%
Asian Other5.2%
Mixed W+B African3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed Other2.9%
Other1.9%
White Irish0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.94612, -1.38245 · SO16 3DQ
School details
Local authoritySouthampton
RegionSouth East
URN116507
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stgcc.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton rated by Ofsted?
Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.
Is Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton a good school?
Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton scores 93.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton in GCSEs?
Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton achieved an Attainment 8 score of 60.0. 87% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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