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St George's Academy

State school · Sleaford, NG34 7PP
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 2,356 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
2,356 ·
Local authority
Lincolnshire County Council
Linked schools

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Amanda Money

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

William Alvey School 17 %
St Botolph's C of E Primary School 11 %
Other 7 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Winchelsea Primary School Ruskington 6 %
Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy 6 %
The Leasingham St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 5 %
Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) 5 %
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery 5 %
The Metheringham Primary School 4 %
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 4 %
Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School 4 %
Helpringham Primary Academy 3 %
The Billinghay Church of England Primary School 3 %
The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School 3 %
Rauceby Church of England Primary School 2 %
Mrs Mary King's CofE (Controlled) Primary School 2 %
Billingborough Primary School 2 %
Digby Church of England School 2 %
Ancaster CofE Primary School 2 %
Digby the Tedder Primary School 2 %
Brown's Church of England Primary School 1 %
Walcott Primary School 1 %
Osbournby Primary School 1 %
Unknown 1 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
61%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
58%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
32.44
LA avg.
34.22
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
149
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

4.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
8.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

2,356
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Westgate
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 7PP
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Telephone: 01529 302487

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.st-georges-academy.org

Local authority: Lincolnshire County Council

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School data & information St George's Academy Westgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7PP
2,356 Pupil numbers
26 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
6 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
149 Number of teachers
68 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
58%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
40.80
LA avg.
45.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.29 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 85 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 9
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 85 5
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 365 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 189 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 78 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 181 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 91 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 361 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 364 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 86 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 87 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 4

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
3%
LA avg.
17%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
32.44
LA avg.
34.22
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 13 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 8 C
Psychology GCE A level 14 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 15 B
Mathematics GCE A level 9 B
History GCE A level 13 B
Geography GCE A level 13 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 10 B
Chemistry GCE A level 6 C
Biology GCE A level 14 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

St George's Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

4.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
8.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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