St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School
93%
Capacity
389
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School
St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Swale community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 389 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Howard Fisher, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10920th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 42nd out of 48 in Swale.
St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 137 applications for 60 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 51 were first-preference applications.
St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.2/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Netball, Dance, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Film Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Swale, St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School is one of the options available in the South East 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Chequers Road, Sheerness, Swale, ME12 3QU |
| Headteacher | Howard Fisher |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 389 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.8% |
| School Capacity | 389 / 420 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10920th of 13,686
Nationally
1643rd of 2,034
In South East
42nd of 48
In Swale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
33%
'23/24
50%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
137
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
51 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School
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Contact Information
Chequers Road, Sheerness
Swale, ME12 3QU
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