St George's CofE Primary School, based in London, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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 204 pupils on roll, which is about 68% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.5% boys and 51.5% girls. Around 46.3% 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 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with other black pupils forming the largest group at around 32.4%. african pupils make up about 14.2%

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: Perry Vale, London, SE23 2NE
Website: www.stgeorges.lewisham.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02086995127
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Lewisham
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Darren Janes
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 145621

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 21/06/2011

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 300
Number of Pupils: 204
Number of Boys: 99
Number of Girls: 105

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 17% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other Black32.40%66
African14.20%29
White British9.80%20
Unclassified8.30%17
White and Black Caribbean7.40%15
Caribbean5.40%11
Other Mixed4.90%10
Other White4.90%10
Other Asian2.50%5
Other (any other ethnic group)2.50%5
White and Black African2.00%4
Irish1.50%3
Indian1.50%3
White and Asian1.00%2
Pakistani1.00%2
Chinese0.50%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.50%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%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 (2.0)
Writing: Above Average (2.3)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
74%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
64%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
10%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
105.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
104.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dulwich Wood Nursery School
Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS
3out of 4 2,260 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Chelwood Nursery School
Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ
4out of 4 2,639 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St George's CofE Primary School
Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St George's CofE Primary School
Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Perrymount Primary School
Sunderland Road , Forest Hill SE23 2PX
3out of 4 381 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Dartmouth Road , Forest Hill SE23 3HZ
3out of 4 442 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Eliot Bank Primary School
Thorpewood Avenue , Sydenham SE26 4BU
3out of 4 769 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sydenham School
Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD
3out of 4 700 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Forest Hill School
Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN
3out of 4 742 yd Community school No Boys More About School
Waverley School
Homestall Road , Southwark SE22 0NR
- not rated 2,427 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich
Homestall Road , SE22 0NR
4out of 4 2,427 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Girls More About School
Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich
Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT
4out of 4 2,575 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Boys More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA
3out of 4 2,342 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA
- not rated 2,342 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Life In London Uk
32 Clyde Terrace , Forest Hill SE23 3BA
- not rated 181 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Rose House Montessori School
St George's Church Hall , Vancouver Road SE23 2AG
- not rated 280 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Allenby Primary School
Rear of 1-5 Rojack Road , SE23 2DF
- not rated 515 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Allenby Primary School
1-5 Rojack Road , SE23 2DF
- not rated 515 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Allenby Tutorial Trust
62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT
- not rated 810 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.