St George's CofE Primary School

About St George's CofE Primary School

St George's CofE Primary School is a small Church of England primary in the High Peak, with 93 pupils against a capacity of 149, so there is room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 39.5%, which is notably high and suggests the school serves a community with significant economic need. Demand is clear: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 21 applications for 15 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.4, with 14 of those applications coming as first preferences. All 14 first-preference families were offered a place, meaning that while the school is oversubscribed overall, it is a realistic option for local families who prioritise it. The school has nursery provision for children from age three, and its Church of England character will appeal to families looking for a faith-based setting, though the data does not indicate any faith-based admissions criteria.

Academically, St George's is a school where outcomes are mixed and sit below local averages. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 tests, 38% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Derbyshire local authority average of 59%. The school ranks 31st out of 34 primary schools in the High Peak area on this measure, placing it in the bottom tier nationally. Looking at individual subjects, reading is the strongest area with 69% reaching the expected standard and an average scaled score of 102, while maths and writing both saw 38% and 56% respectively at expected. No pupils reached the higher standard in reading, and only 6% did so in writing. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2025 judged it Good across all areas, a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2022, with leadership and management, behaviour, personal development and early years all rated Good.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a sports hall, forest school, sensory room, music rooms and an ICT suite, plus clubs such as drama, choir, coding and eco club. Sports on offer include football, athletics, rounders and dance. For children with additional needs, the school has identified SEND provisions for moderate learning difficulties and social, emotional and mental health needs, though the Parent View data shows no responses from parents of SEND children, so it is difficult to gauge how well this support works in practice. Among the 15 parents who did respond to the survey, 93% would recommend the school, and strong majorities agreed that their child is happy, feels safe and can take part in clubs. This is a school that suits families who value a small, community-focused setting with a clear faith identity, and who are comfortable with academic results that are below the local average but improving under a Good-rated leadership team.

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