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St George's Church of England Foundation School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Adam Mirams

location_onBroadstairs, CT10 2LH

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

1,633

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Attainment 8

37.7

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GCSE Rank

#71 in Kent

#2,806 of 3,216 nationally

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St George's Church of England Foundation School is a Foundation school secondary school in Broadstairs, serving ages 4-19. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

St George's Church of England Foundation School is a foundation school in Broadstairs, Kent, admitting pupils aged 4-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,616 pupils on roll, of whom 35% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.7, placing the school #71 in Kent and #2,806 of 3,216 nationally. 16.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 4.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 3% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #157 of 100 primaries in Kent and #5,378 of 3,216 nationally.

The sixth form offers 1 A-level subjects.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

37.7

Grade 5+ E&M

16.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)4.7%

Entering EBacc7.40%

EBacc APS2.75

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5.60%

EBacc APS2.76

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS2.71

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.73

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS2.31

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS2.62

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3%

EBacc APS2.74

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-level subjects offered1

2024

2023

2022

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

65%

LA 61%

Reading78% LA 74%

Writing67% LA 72%

Maths80% LA 70%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

70%

LA 60%England 61%

Reading82% LA 75% · Eng 74%

Writing73% LA 73% · Eng 72%

Maths78% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Read SS

107

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

68%

LA 58%England 60%

Reading73% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Writing78% LA 72% · Eng 71%

Maths75% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Read SS

103

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

103

Progress (0 = national avg)

-1.9

Read

LA -0.4

-3.5 to -0.3

0.1

Write

LA -0.2

-1.5 to 1.6

0.2

Maths

LA -1.2

-1.3 to 1.7

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 67%England 65%

Reading-% LA 75% · Eng 73%

Writing-% LA 81% · Eng 78%

Maths-% LA 77% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 0.0

Write

LA 0.1

Maths

LA -0.6

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 65%

Reading-% LA 76%

Writing-% LA 80%

Maths-% LA 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 0.0

Write

LA 0.4

Maths

LA -0.5

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

19 November 2024

Inspection Report

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12 June 2019

Inspection Report

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28 April 2015

Inspection Report

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28 March 2014

Inspection Report

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31 January 2012

Inspection Report

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24 May 2011

Inspection Report

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30 January 2008

Inspection Report

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25 September 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2019-06-12

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2015-04-28

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.5%(40 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,616 pupils. During this period, there were 50 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,616	50	3.1%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,621	53	3.3%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,633	30	1.8%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,634	26	1.6%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,630	15	0.9%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,631	25	1.5%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,633	28	1.7%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,628	18	1.1%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,582	25	1.6%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,590	23	1.4%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,593	20	1.3%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,590	10	0.6%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,596	5	0.3%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,601	19	1.2%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,556	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,556	14	0.9%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,554	14	0.9%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,439	19	1.3%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,437	26	1.8%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,431	8	0.6%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,367	16	1.2%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,368	8	0.6%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,371	20	1.5%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,344	10	0.7%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,348	14	1.0%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,350	18	1.3%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 112 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 73 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 55 pupils

Physical Disability 14 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 9 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

86.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

32.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree57%

agree31%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree62%

agree30%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree53%

agree17%

disagree7%

strongly disagree6%

not applicable18%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes37%

no63%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree48%

agree23%

disagree11%

strongly disagree16%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree57%

agree30%

disagree4%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree30%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree57%

agree28%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree35%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree31%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree56%

agree21%

disagree11%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes86%

no14%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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