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St George's Academy

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

personMrs Laranya King

corporate_fareST GEORGE'S ACADEMY TRUST

location_onSleaford, NG34 7PP

language Visit Website phone 1529302487

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

2,351

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Attainment 8

39.3

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GCSE Rank

#36 in Lincolnshire

#2,634 of 3,216 nationally

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St George's Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Sleaford, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

St George's Academy is an academy sponsor led in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ST GEORGE'S ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 2,329 pupils on roll, of whom 32% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.3, placing the school #36 in Lincolnshire and #2,634 of 3,216 nationally. 24.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 6.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 36.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 15.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.14 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.0 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

39.3

Grade 5+ E&M

24.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)6.3%

Entering EBacc71.70%

EBacc APS3.65

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68.20%

EBacc APS3.8

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63%

EBacc APS3.65

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc64%

EBacc APS3.96

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.4

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.67

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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

90%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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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 Value Added

-0.14

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.4%

Achieving A*–A15.6%

Achieving A*–B36.7%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate88.7%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.03

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate90.60%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate88.30%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate94.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

18 June 2024

Inspection Report

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29 January 2019

Inspection Report

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15 July 2015

Inspection Report

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02 May 2012

Inspection Report

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14 June 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-06-18

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-01-29

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-07-15

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2012-05-02

None EIF

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

5.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.3%(76 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

3pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 2,329 pupils. During this period, there were 117 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	2,329	117	5.0%	7.3%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	2,360	117	5.0%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	2,345	172	7.3%	7.4%	4
2023/24 (Spring term)	2,356	184	7.8%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	2,376	209	8.8%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	2,337	123	5.3%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	2,351	149	6.3%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	2,369	122	5.1%	5.9%	5
2021/22 (Summer term)	2,277	81	3.6%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	2,290	54	2.4%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	2,305	50	2.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	2,221	38	1.7%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	2,232	13	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	2,250	18	0.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	2,168	5	0.2%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	2,168	31	1.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	2,189	38	1.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	2,141	25	1.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	2,147	38	1.8%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	2,160	39	1.8%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	2,171	48	2.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	2,184	49	2.2%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	2,178	52	2.4%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	2,169	29	1.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	2,178	46	2.1%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	2,191	31	1.4%	3.1%	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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 71 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 66 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 48 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 39 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 33 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 29 pupils

Physical Disability 12 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 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.

64.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

62.0%Positive

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

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree8%

agree43%

disagree24%

strongly disagree21%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree15%

agree41%

disagree27%

strongly disagree14%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree20%

agree23%

disagree24%

strongly disagree18%

don't know1%

not applicable14%

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

yes33%

no67%

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

strongly agree22%

agree28%

disagree26%

strongly disagree23%

dont know1%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree23%

agree48%

disagree16%

strongly disagree5%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree20%

agree48%

disagree22%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree27%

agree52%

disagree14%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree38%

agree51%

disagree5%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree28%

agree48%

disagree11%

strongly disagree4%

don't know9%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree19%

agree33%

disagree27%

strongly disagree9%

don't know12%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes58%

no42%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

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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The King's School, Grantham

Caistor Grammar School

Bourne Grammar School

Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle

Spalding High School