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St George's School A Church of England Academy
Cherry Tree Road, Marton, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4PH, Blackpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.7 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,032
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this school demonstrates commendable academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 55.5, placing it in the top 14% nationally. An impressive 86% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 71% secure grade 5 or above. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 13 March 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 55.5 | Top 14% 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%. | 86% | Top 10% 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%. | 71% | 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%. | 28% | Top 48% 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%. | 23% | Top 48% UK |
Parent View (153 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
School has high expectations
97%
Behaviour is good
94%
My child makes good progress
91%
My child feels safe
90%
Good range of subjects
89%
My child is happy
88%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Progress is communicated
82%
School supports development
73%
School keeps me informed
72%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.2%
White Other3.2%
Black African2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Other0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.79786, -3.01488 · FY4 4PH
School details
Local authorityBlackpool
RegionNorth West
URN140759
School typeAcademy converter
Websitestgeorgesblackpool.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is St George's School A Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
St George's School A Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 March 2019.
Is St George's School A Church of England Academy a good school?
St George's School A Church of England Academy scores 77.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% 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 School A Church of England Academy?
Based on 153 Ofsted Parent View responses, St George's School A Church of England Academy receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St George's School A Church of England Academy in GCSEs?
St George's School A Church of England Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.5. 86% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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