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St George's Church of England School, Bourton
Church Track, Bourton, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5BN, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.4 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
119
Capacity
119
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance with 53% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 77% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% of respondents recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. However, it’s worth noting that no students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments, indicating room for improvement in challenging all learners.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2025Quality 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (59 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child is happy
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
School keeps me informed
93%
My child feels safe
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
I'd recommend this school
90%
My child makes good progress
86%
Progress is communicated
85%
School supports development
81%
School has high expectations
81%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
White Other0.8%
Location
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51.07183, -2.33129 · SP8 5BN
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN150313
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bourton.dorset.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St George's Church of England School, Bourton rated by Ofsted?
St George's Church of England School, Bourton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2025.
Is St George's Church of England School, Bourton a good school?
St George's Church of England School, Bourton scores 33.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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 Church of England School, Bourton?
Based on 59 Ofsted Parent View responses, St George's Church of England School, Bourton receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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