St. George's School
99%
Capacity
626
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St. George's School
St. George's School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Colchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 626 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St. George's School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Carl Messer, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9051st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 51 in Colchester.
St. George's School is a popular choice with families — it received 137 applications for 64 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 57 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St. George's School include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Dance, Cricket, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Chess, Book Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Colchester, St. George's School is one of the options available in the East of England 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Canterbury Road, Colchester, Colchester, CO2 7RU |
| Headteacher | Carl Messer |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 626 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.6% |
| School Capacity | 626 / 630 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9051st of 13,686
Nationally
989th of 1,612
In East of England
34th of 51
In Colchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
56%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed64
137
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
57 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St. George's School
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Contact Information
Canterbury Road, Colchester
Colchester, CO2 7RU
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