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St George's Catholic School
Lanark Road, Maida Vale, London, W9 1RB, Westminster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.1 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,153
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 55.9, this secondary school demonstrates impressive academic performance, placing it in the top 13% nationally. A notable 77% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 62% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating a solid foundation for further education. Parent satisfaction is also commendable, with 82% recommending the school, although only 20% of graduates progress to top-third universities.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality 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. | 55.9 | Top 13% 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%. | 77% | Top 22% 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%. | 62% | Top 16% 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%. | 71% | Top 13% 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%. | 48% | Top 13% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 74% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 20% | Average |
Based on 81 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (45 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
96%
Behaviour is good
93%
My child feels safe
89%
My child is happy
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
School has high expectations
89%
School keeps me informed
87%
I'd recommend this school
82%
School supports development
82%
Progress is communicated
82%
School responds to concerns
42%
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other21.6%
Black African18.6%
Asian Other12.5%
White British11.8%
Other9.4%
Mixed Other7.4%
Black Caribbean4.5%
Black Other3.9%
Asian Indian2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.53303, -0.18779 · W9 1RB
School details
Local authorityWestminster
RegionLondon
URN139369
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stgeorgesrc.org
Frequently asked questions
What is St George's Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
St George's Catholic School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is St George's Catholic School a good school?
St George's Catholic School scores 91.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% 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 Catholic School?
Based on 45 Ofsted Parent View responses, St George's Catholic School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St George's Catholic School in GCSEs?
St George's Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.9. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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