St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
97%
Capacity
409
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Harrow community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 409 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Deirdre Monaghan, it falls under Harrow local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1112th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 38 in Harrow.
St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 140 applications for 56 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 60 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy include Music Rooms, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Football, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Science Club, Coding, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Harrow, St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy is one of the options available in the London 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Sudbury Hill, Harrow, Harrow, HA1 3SB |
| Headteacher | Deirdre Monaghan |
| Local Authority | Harrow |
| Number of Pupils | 409 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.9% |
| School Capacity | 409 / 420 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1112th of 13,686
Nationally
284th of 1,592
In London
9th of 38
In Harrow
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
82%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed56
140
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
60 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sudbury Hill, Harrow
Harrow, HA1 3SB
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