St George's Academy is a secondary school in Sleaford, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
St George's Academy currently has around 2329 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.8% boys and 51.2% girls. Around 31.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77.9%). unclassified pupils make up about 13.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 52% who stay in school sixth forms and 36% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Westgate, Sleaford, NG34 7PP |
| Website: | http://www.st-georges-academy.org/ |
| Telephone: | 01529302487 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Lincolnshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Amanda Money |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136044 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 2425 |
| Number of Pupils: | 2329 |
| Number of Boys: | 1136 |
| Number of Girls: | 1193 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 30.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 77.90% | 1814 |
| Unclassified | 13.90% | 323 |
| Other White | 4.50% | 104 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 28 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 8 |
| African | 0.30% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 0.20% | 4 |
| Indian | 0.10% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Lane Primary School & Nursery Church Lane , NG34 7DF | - not rated | 310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School The Drove , NG34 7AT | - not rated | 406 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy The Drove , NG34 7AT | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Alvey School Eastgate , NG34 7EA | - not rated | 710 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Alvey School Eastgate , NG34 7EA | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Academy Westgate , NG34 7PP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St George's College of Technology Westholme , NG34 7PS | - not rated | 38 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carre's Grammar School Northgate , NG34 7DD | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carre's Grammar School Northgate , NG34 7DD | - not rated | 314 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy Jermyn Street , NG34 7RS | - not rated | 545 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleaford Joint Sixth Form Westholme House , Leicester Street NG34 7PS | - not rated | 160 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holton Sleaford Independent School Westgate House , Westgate NG34 7RJ | - not rated | 235 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow School 25 Jermyn Street , North Kesteven NG34 7RU | - not rated | 487 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kesteven House George Street , NG34 7NZ | - not rated | 984 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincolnshire / Kesteven House Rookery Avenue , NG34 7TY | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.