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Saint George's Church of England School

Gravesham, DA11 7LSSecondaryAges 4–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
Progress 8
-0.05
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
256 1st-choice / 207 places
Ranking
#1,647
of 3,141 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range4 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMeadow Road, Gravesend, Gravesham, DA11 7LS
HeadteacherSimon Murphy
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils1,572
Free School Meals (FSM)20.7%
School Capacity1,572 / 1,410 (111% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Oct 2023
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Science LabsAstro TurfSports HallMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsICT SuiteSixth Form CentreGymnasiumArt StudiosTheatreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

FootballRugbyTennisRowingNetballRoundersMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDebateEco ClubBook ClubDuke of EdinburghNewspaperCodingYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint George's Church of England School

Saint George's Church of England School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.