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St George's Junior School
Woodfield Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8LU, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.2 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
352
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving 68% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, which places it in the top 41% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community support. However, only 9% of pupils reached the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 8 February 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (139 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
99%
My child is happy
99%
My child makes good progress
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
Good range of subjects
95%
School keeps me informed
94%
School supports development
90%
School has high expectations
88%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.3%
White Other4.3%
Asian Indian2.8%
Mixed Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Black African2.0%
Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Location
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52.70861, -2.77396 · SY3 8LU
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN146183
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stgeorgesjunior.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St George's Junior School rated by Ofsted?
St George's Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 February 2023.
Is St George's Junior School a good school?
St George's Junior School scores 72.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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 Junior School?
Based on 139 Ofsted Parent View responses, St George's Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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