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St George's CofE First School and Nursery

Redditch, B98 8LUPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About St George's CofE First School and Nursery

St George's CofE First School and Nursery is a popular choice among local families, with 36 first-preference applications for just 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1. 7. That means nearly two families put it first for every available spot, a clear signal of its standing in Redditch. The school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, but the demand speaks for itself. It is a Church of England primary for children aged 3 to 9, with a nursery on site, and is led by headteacher Claire Martin. The school currently has 171 pupils against a capacity of 225, so there is some room to grow. Around 12. 1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is in line with the national average for a state primary.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressStevenson Avenue, St. Georges C of E First School and Nursery, Redditch, Redditch, B98 8LU
HeadteacherClaire Martin
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils171
Free School Meals (FSM)12.1%
School Capacity171 / 225 (76% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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6 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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St George's CofE First School and Nursery has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.