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St George's CofE School
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St George's CofE School
- Primary
- Barrow-in-Furness LA14 2JN
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| Previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: St George鈥檚 pupils make good progress in developing sound basic skills and are well prepared for life in modern Britain.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum develops pupils鈥� spiritual, moral, social, and cultural awareness very successfully.
Areas Needing Improvement: Even more work can be done to encourage parents to support their children鈥檚 learning by listening to them read regularly and making sure they always come to school on time.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In national tests in 2014, pupils reached standards close to national averages particularly in reading and writing.
Support for Falling Behind: Good teaching and well-timed, effective help for pupils who are in danger of falling behind enable all pupils to make good progress over time.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils attend school regularly and behave well. They look after each other and show kindness and respect to staff and visitors.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs receive good support from teachers and teaching assistants.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School records show that any incidents of challenging behaviour or, rarely, bullying, are dealt with quickly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school鈥檚 work to keep pupils safe and secure is good. All policies and procedures are in place and well understood by all staff.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree that the school keeps their children safe and the school is well regarded in the community.
Parental Involvement: The school is working closely with parents to encourage them to support their children鈥檚 learning even more actively.
Extracurricular Activities: Enrichment activities greatly extend pupils鈥� understanding of the wider world and the opportunities open to them.
Outdoor Facilities: An exciting range of activities both inside and outside the classroom enables children to achieve well.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers make good use of various resources and provide a range of tasks which engage their pupils鈥� interest.
Impact on Student Progress: The quality of teaching is carefully checked and staff receive good training to help them improve their skills.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Sometimes the pace of learning is slower when pupils repeat work they already understand rather than moving on quickly.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Work in pupils鈥� books is marked thoroughly and consistently but pupils do not always respond to the advice given by teachers.
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About Us
St George's CofE School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 251 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.9 | 25.8 | 12.8 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 89 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 92 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 53% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.38% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 1 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 1 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% 10 | 61.76% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 7 | 9.28% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% 3 | 55.61% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 1 | 8.1% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 85 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 86 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% | 52.75% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.05% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St George's CofE School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1