St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown, Birmingham
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Birmingham, part of Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 95th-highest of the 275 schools in Birmingham with published results, and 5,071st of 14,452 across England. It was 65% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Birmingham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown in detail
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Birmingham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (82% in reading, 79% in maths).
Getting a place at St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
For September 2026 entry, 24 families put St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown as their first choice and 50 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown are St Chad's Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 76% reading, 72% maths); Chilwell Croft Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 77% reading, 79% maths); Brookfields Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 78% reading, 74% maths); and Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery (0.6 miles, Good, 82% reading, 82% maths).
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
St Chad's Catholic Primary SchoolChilwell Croft AcademyBrookfields Primary SchoolLozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery
The trust
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown is one of 19 schools run by Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
75.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 74% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (61%), Asian (15%) and other ethnic groups (14%).
In 2026, 26 pupils (10.4%) received SEN support and 5 (2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro), about 330 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Unett Street (opposite), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1454 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Birmingham (435), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown issued 5 suspensions, 1.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown are Nishkam High School (0.4 miles), Jewellery Quarter Academy (0.6 miles), Aston Manor Academy (0.7 miles) and Aston University Engineering Academy (0.7 miles).
Nishkam High SchoolJewellery Quarter AcademyAston Manor AcademyAston University Engineering Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from November 2014, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Your child will thrive in a happy, welcoming environment where teachers have high expectations and celebrate the school's diverse community. The school excels at helping every child succeed, especially those who need extra support, and offers plenty of enrichment activities to develop their talents and confidence.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching ensures children become fluent readers early on
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs, helping them catch up quickly
- High behaviour standards with pupils being polite, respectful and well-mannered
- Rich curriculum celebrating diverse religions and cultures
- Effective early years provision that closes knowledge gaps before pupils progress
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers need to model vocabulary and grammar more precisely so pupils understand word meanings and usage better
- Pupils need more regular opportunities to revisit and recall prior learning to make stronger connections with new topics
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school working hard to raise pupils' awareness of how to stay safe in the local community.
Extracurricular Activities
School choir, musical instrument lessons, wide range of clubs, playground buddies, visits to places of worship including Hindu Temple and local parish church
St George's Church of England Academy is a primary school where pupils are enthusiastic, happy and well-behaved, with high expectations for all learners. The school has improved from its previous 'Requires improvement' rating and now provides a good quality of education.
At a Glance
75.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 67% to 46% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.8
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
20.9
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown.
- LITTLE LEADERS LIMITED420m away · Not yet graded
- Smart Kids Learning (Newtown)920m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Birmingham's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown is in Birmingham; for families living there:
- How to apply: Travel passes for 5 to 16 year olds
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 103
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 20
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 103 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 20 serious and 81 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
19 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
65%
Available places
273 pupils
420 places
147 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Birmingham
Across Birmingham council
Places available
15,375
Applications
12,117
Got 1st preference
92.1%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Birmingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
26
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
12.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
250
Total Pupils
129
Boys
121
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
17.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£43,445
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,817
Per pupil
£2245k
Total funding
£305k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
14.2%
Persistent absence
268
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
Questions parents ask about St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
What are SATs results like at St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown?
Of the pupils at St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown's Ofsted rating?
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown?
No fixed boundary. When St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown?
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown was not full in 2025: it ran at 65% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown?
Classes at St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown average 21.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown?
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown has around 250 pupils on roll. 75% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown?
5% of sessions were missed at St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown in 2024/25. 14.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown: LITTLE LEADERS LIMITED (420m away, registered, not yet graded) and Smart Kids Learning (Newtown) (920m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 103 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 20 serious and 81 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 19 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown?
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown is at St George's Street, Birmingham, B19 3QY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)