St George's Academy

About St George's Academy

St George’s Academy is a popular choice among local families, with 317 first-preference applications for 361 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.3. This suggests a solid level of parent confidence, though it is worth noting that the school does not publish a parent-view survey result, so direct feedback from current families is not available in the data. The school is a large, mixed, non-selective secondary in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, with a capacity of 2,425 pupils and a current roll of 2,329. It has a notably high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 31.3%, well above the national average, which may be a consideration for families looking at the school’s inclusivity and support structures. The headteacher is Amanda Money, and the school has no religious character. It also operates its own official sixth form.

Academically, St George’s Academy was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024, with Good marks across all five categories including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. This is consistent with its previous Good rating from 2015. However, the school’s Progress 8 score for 2023/24 is -0.29, which is below the local authority average of -0.06 and places it 35th out of 57 similar schools in Lincolnshire. Nationally, it ranks in the bottom 50% of schools by this measure. Attainment 8 sits at 40.8, and 57.7% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. At A-level, the average points per entry is 32.01, equivalent to a C+ grade, and the value-added score is -0.03, which is in the average band. The EBacc entry rate is high at 68.2%, but only 13.7% of pupils achieved the EBacc at grade 5 or above.

The school offers a wide range of facilities including a swimming pool, theatre, sports hall, tennis courts, science labs, and a sixth-form centre, alongside clubs such as science club, choir, orchestra, debate, and Young Enterprise. Sports on offer include swimming, rugby, cricket, athletics, and dance. For families with children who have special educational needs, the school lists provisions for a broad spectrum of needs including dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The nearest outstanding school is Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy, just 0.5 km away, which may be relevant for families considering selective options. St George’s is a large, inclusive community school that may suit families prioritising breadth of provision and a non-selective environment, particularly those whose children benefit from strong SEND support.

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