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St George's Church of England School, Bourton

Dorset, SP8 5BNPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
9 1st-choice / 9 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About St George's Church of England School, Bourton

St George's Church of England School in Bourton is a primary school that is currently full to the brim, with 119 pupils on roll matching its exact capacity. The school serves a relatively small community in Dorset, and its intake reflects a lower-than-average proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 7.6 per cent, compared with the national primary average of around 23 per cent. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 25 applications for just nine places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.78, and all nine first-preference applicants were offered a spot. This suggests a school that is well-regarded locally, particularly among families who value its Church of England character. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age two, meaning it can be a long-term choice for families starting early. With a mixed gender intake and a single headteacher, Jill Farndale, leading the school, it has the feel of a close-knit setting where most pupils stay from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Track, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5BN
HeadteacherJill Farndale
Local AuthorityDorset
Number of Pupils119
Free School Meals (FSM)7.6%
School Capacity119 / 119 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 24 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Music RoomsForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundLibrarySensory RoomPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballGymnasticsAthleticsRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessBook Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: bourton.dorset.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St George's Church of England School, Bourton

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