St George's Church of England School, Bourton
100%
Capacity
119
Pupils
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Demand
About St George's Church of England School, Bourton
St George's Church of England School, Bourton is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 119 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 119 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St George's Church of England School, Bourton "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jill Farndale, it falls under Dorset local authority.
St George's Church of England School, Bourton is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 9 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
St George's Church of England School, Bourton parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 90% recommending the school (59 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St George's Church of England School, Bourton include Music Rooms, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Athletics, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, St George's Church of England School, Bourton is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Track, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5BN |
| Headteacher | Jill Farndale |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 119 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.6% |
| School Capacity | 119 / 119 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 May 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
59 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
25
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Track, Gillingham
Dorset, SP8 5BN
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