St George's CofE Primary School, based in Worcester, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

St George's CofE Primary School currently has around 170 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.1% boys and 52.9% girls. Around 20.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (52.9%). african pupils make up about 12.4% , followed by other white at 10.6%

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.

School Information

Address: St George's Lane North, Worcester, WR1 1RD
Website: www.stgeorgesceprimary.org.uk
Telephone: 01905619454
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Worcestershire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Louise Norris
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 116923

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 18/10/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 170
Number of Boys: 80
Number of Girls: 90

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 14.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British52.90%90
African12.40%21
Other White10.60%18
Pakistani7.10%12
Indian6.50%11
White and Asian4.70%8
Other Asian3.50%6
White and Black Caribbean0.60%1
Other Mixed0.60%1
Bangladeshi0.60%1
Other Black0.60%1
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (0.4)
Writing: Average (0.2)
Maths: Below Average (-3.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
43%
Town average
61%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
105.5
Local authority average
105.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
100.0
Town average
104.2
Local authority average
104.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St George's CofE Primary School
St George's Lane North , WR1 1RD
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St George's Catholic Primary School
Thorneloe Walk , Barbourne WR1 3JY
- not rated 432 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St George's Catholic Primary School
Thorneloe Walk , Barbourne WR1 3JY
3out of 4 432 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Green Lane , WR3 8NZ
- not rated 881 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Northwick Manor Primary School
Northwick Road , WR3 7EA
- not rated 1,117 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bishop Perowne CofE College
Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE
- not rated 552 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Bishop Perowne CofE College
Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE
3out of 4 552 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Tudor Grange Academy Worcester
Bilford Road , WR3 8HN
- not rated 1,676 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Elgar Technology College
Bilford Road , WR3 8HN
- not rated 1,743 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Christopher Whitehead Language College
Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF
- not rated 2,365 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Worcester College of Technology
Deansway , WR1 2JF
- not rated 1,807 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Riversides School
Thorneloe Road , Barbourne WR1 3HZ
3out of 4 363 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Riversides School
Thorneloe Road , Barbourne WR1 3HZ
- not rated 363 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Hugh Latimer Unit
Thorneloe Road , Barbourne WR1 3HZ
- not rated 421 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sunnyside School
Barbourne Terrace , WR1 3JR
- not rated 447 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Royal Grammar School Worcester
Upper Tything , WR1 1HP
- not rated 507 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.