Saint George's Church of England School
111%
Capacity
1,572
Pupils
4.7x
Demand
About Saint George's Church of England School
Saint George's Church of England School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 secondary intake, the school received 965 applications for just 207 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.66. Of those, 256 put it as their first preference, and 175 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests a school that parents in Gravesham trust. The school is a Church of England state secondary for mixed pupils aged 4 to 18, with a current roll of 1,572 pupils — above its official capacity of 1,410. Headteacher Simon Murphy leads a school where 20.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average. While Ofsted doesn't publish a parent-view survey for this school, the oversubscription data itself is a strong signal of local confidence.
Academically, Saint George's sits in a middle ground. Its Progress 8 score of -0.05 is classed as 'Average' nationally, and it actually outperforms the Kent local authority average of -0.13. That means pupils here make progress broadly in line with the national average, and slightly better than the typical Kent school. Attainment 8 sits at 43.5, and 68.9% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate is 22.6%, with 12.4% achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good overall, with Outstanding marks for early years provision and personal development. The sixth form, however, shows a value-added score of -0.37, which is classed as 'Below average', and the average A-level grade per entry is a C-. In the Gravesham local authority, Saint George's ranks 4th out of 8 schools by Progress 8, placing it in the top half locally.
The school offers a broad range of facilities, including a theatre, chapel, sixth form centre, science labs, and an astro turf pitch. Sports on offer include rowing, martial arts, rugby, and netball, while clubs range from the Duke of Edinburgh's Award to coding and a newspaper club. For families with children who have special educational needs, the school supports a wide range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, dyslexia, and speech, language and communication needs. The school is heavily oversubscribed, so families will need to be strategic about their application. It suits those who want a large, inclusive Church of England secondary with a strong sixth form, decent GCSE outcomes, and a personal development programme that Ofsted rates as Outstanding. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend, just 0.9 km away, which may be a consideration for families prioritising academic selectivity.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Meadow Road, Gravesend, Gravesham, DA11 7LS |
| Headteacher | Simon Murphy |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 1,572 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.7% |
| School Capacity | 1,572 / 1,410 (111% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.05)
1647th of 3,141
Nationally
257th of 461
In South East
4th of 8
In Gravesham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
29.0
'22/23
28.0
'23/24
25.0
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2361%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 178 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)61%
- FE college31%
- Apprenticeship3%
- Not sustained3%
- Sixth form college1%
- Employment1%
97% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2353%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 101 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
3%
Russell Group
4%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)53%
- Employment20%
- Not sustained9%
- Apprenticeship8%
- Further education4%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Sociology38
- English Language29
- Psychology29
- Business Studies:Single28
- Media/Film/Tv Studies22
- Computer Studies / Computing13
- English Literature13
- Mathematics13
- Biology12
- Geography11
- Religious Studies8
- Film Studies7
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed207
965
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
256 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British65.2%
- Asian11.7%
- Mixed6.5%
- White (other)5.5%
- Black0.7%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
12
Total schools
11
Oversubscribed
8
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Saint George's Church of England School
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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Understanding Progress 8
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Understanding School Catchment Areas
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Contact Information
Meadow Road, Gravesend
Gravesham, DA11 7LS
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