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St George's Foundation Primary School
Clarence Road, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2BD, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.7 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
443
Capacity
503
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, particularly with its KS2 expected results in reading, writing, and mathematics, which are above the national average, placing it in the top 87% of schools. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at just 4%, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it serves a diverse student body of 443 pupils and is positioned better than 17% of schools according to the LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 12 April 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 46% | Bottom 13% 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 British95.3%
Black African1.4%
White Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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50.54340, -2.43983 · DT5 2BD
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN127133
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.stgeorgesportland.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St George's Foundation Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St George's Foundation Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 April 2016.
Is St George's Foundation Primary School a good school?
St George's Foundation Primary School scores 16.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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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