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St George's Academy
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- Sleaford NG34 7PP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, respectful, and have positive relationships with staff.
Academic Progress: Pupils in key stage 4 have not achieved as well as they should.
Current Educational Practices: Staff check pupils鈥� learning carefully and address misconceptions quickly.
Strengths and Challenges: Some lessons do not focus sharply enough on the knowledge that pupils need to learn.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school provides a range of extra-curricular opportunities.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The school takes robust action to deal with incidents quickly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The school has implemented strategies to address barriers to learning.
Managing Bullying and Safety: When bullying happens, the school takes robust action to deal with incidents quickly and effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school has increased its capacity to help pupils who need extra support.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school provides a range of extra-curricular opportunities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: There are opportunities for pupils to pursue their talents in sport and the arts.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive a wealth of information about future opportunities in education and careers.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students achieve well and many leave for ambitious destinations.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Systems for identifying pupils' needs and supporting teachers to adapt the curriculum are not consistent.
Subjects Offered: At key stages 4 and 5, the school offers a broad range of vocational courses alongside academic options.
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St George's Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 2356 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 28% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
88.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Thank you for visiting St. George's Academy. As Principal, I am thrilled and honoured to guide this flourishing, vibrant Academy. We think St. George's is an exceptional environment to learn. We are quite proud of the young adults who graduate from our school as well-rounded individuals equipped to make valuable contributions to society. We have a very committed group of teaching and support personnel, who get strong parental support. We are blessed to have top-notch educational facilities in Sleaford and Ruskington that are intended to assist all children reach their potential. At Sleaford, we have a mix of historic and extremely modern structures surrounded by 32 acres of established parkland. At Ruskington, we have a brand-new, cutting-edge building with the newest IT amenities that was expanded in 2015 to give more capacity. We take great pride in our academy and adhere to a broad philosophy that promotes equality of opportunity for all while emphasising the uniqueness of each person. The academy's slogan, "Aiming High to Achieve Excellence for All," guides all we do and establishes clear standards for both staff and students. With the help of this website, I hope you can learn more about St. George's Academy. I also have no doubt that your child will thrive here. When you come, I'm looking forward to meeting you.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.8 | - | 18.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 28% | 98% | 90% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 6.10% | 35.00% | 28.60% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% | 30.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 45.91% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 63% | 28.21% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 12.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 17.91% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.65 | 2.95 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 87.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 364 | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 81.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 35.53% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 35.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.92% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 6.8% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.45% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.48% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 33.17% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 47.6% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 64% | 25.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 14.83% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 19.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.96 | 3.03 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 89.59% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 361 | 114 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 85.4% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 36.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 37.49% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 2.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.25% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% 1 | 32.19% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 6 | 48.84% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 31.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 1 | 14.25% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 1 | 21.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.4 | 3.19 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 88.19% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 327 | 112 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 82.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 32.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 39.62% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.48% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.78% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 34.31% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 6 | 50.37% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 32.49% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 3 | 15.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 1 | 22.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.67 | 3.29 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 87.51% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 389 | 116 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 72.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 28.49% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 43.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.91% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 2.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.24% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 33.23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 49.43% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 30.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 17.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 19.89% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 84.13% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 366 | 119 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 39.94% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 29.19% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 43.07% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.3% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.26% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.22% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.04% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.13 | 30.82 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.03 | 31.14 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.10% | 12.57% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 147 | 136 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 48% | 62.24% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 7.08% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 19.66% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 7.71% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.71 | 32.94 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.83 | 32.43 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.5% | 16.47% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 135 | 162 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 59% | 64.47% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 6.53% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 16.13% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 8.84% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.92 1 | 30.12 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.79 3 | 30.28 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.4% | 11.6% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 201 | 165 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 49% | 61.63% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 8.11% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 18.66% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 7.16% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.32 | 28.35 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.00 8 | 29.18 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.7% | 11.4% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 36 | 20.21% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 7% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 14.55% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.74% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.13 | 27.35 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.41 | 29.74 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.0% | 11.38% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 31 | 24.84% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 7.35% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 19.05% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 2.86% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St George's Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1