Ages 
A place where, in the words of one parent, ‘children can be children’ and ‘even the chefs are friendly’. If your heart is set on following the traditional, well-worn path of public school via Common Entrance, move along. Families who want a liberal, outward-looking education delivered by bright-eyed teachers in a small and nurturing urban haven (plus castle) may find their child’s happy ever after here.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 324 ·
- Offers boarding
- Yes ·
- Religion
- C of E
- Fees
- Day £15,951 - £26,028; Boarding £32,355; Choristers £16,758 pa
- Local authority
- Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council
- Area guides
Headteacher
Head
Emma Károlyi
Since September 2024, Emma Károlyi, previously head of the Junior King’s School. She has a degree in classical studies and ancient history from the University of St Andrews and later became deputy head and director of studies at Loretto. An
Entrance
Many join in kindergarten or reception, with newcomers thereafter in most year groups. Hopeful choristers attend ‘chorister for a day’ event in year 3 with applicants considered on the basis not just of their voice and musicality but potential work
Exit
School admits it ‘can’t bear senior school selection process’ and believes ‘the school has to fit the child’, rather than vice versa (for the record, we wish we heard this more often). Under previous headship, number of pupils staying in years 7 and
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Teaching & learning
Learning support & SEN
Boarders
School has made huge investment in boarding facilities – we toured the girls’ corridor and couldn’t recall ever having seen nicer accommodation (or plusher carpet). Hugely popular and oversubscribed, especially for boys as choristers take the
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review Students’ mobile phones (and smart watches with messaging/calls enabled) are not permitted in school. Students bringing a device with them for their journey to/from school are required to hand them in on arrival/collect at departure. Boarders are allowed to bring a phone to school for limited use in the evenings. All devices have to be handed back in 30 minutes before bedtime. Acceptable use agreements are signed by the students in relation to use of their devices.
Pupils
Money matters
- Fee information
- Day £15,951 - £26,028; Boarding £32,355; Choristers £16,758 pa
Our view
Starting a school review with ‘once upon a time…’ may be a Good Schools Guide first, but in the case of St George’s it feels more than apt. Here we found a school not just on a journey but on something akin to an adventure; its quest: to offer
The last word
A place where, in the words of one parent, ‘children can be children’ and ‘even the chefs are friendly’. If your heart is set on following the traditional, well-worn path of public school via Common Entrance, move along. Families who want a liberal,
