St George's Church of England Foundation School, Broadstairs

In its own words: "St George's is a caring and inclusive school that enables every individual to flourish spiritually, morally and academically for the rest of their lives. We aim to be a lighthouse for our local community by being a beacon of God's love. We provide a progressive curriculum that is adventurous and challenging, leading to resilience, curiosity and independence."

From the headteacher's welcome: "As Headteacher, it is a privilege to be part of a school community with such a proud history and strong Christian foundation. St George's has long been a place where young people are known, valued and encouraged to flourish. I am honoured to support the continuation of this important work alongside our dedicated staff, governors, families and wider community."

Coming up: an open evening on Thursday 5 November 2026 and an open evening on Friday 6 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2026, pupils at St George's Church of England Foundation School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 37.4, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 48.1 in Kent and 47 across England.

22% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 49% in Kent and 47% in England.

That is in line with 2025, when the score was 37.7.

Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was -0.42: pupils made below average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.

Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 31.6, against 41.5 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 9.9 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 23 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Physics, Religious Studies and Biology.

For September 2026 entry, 248 families put St George's Church of England Foundation School as their first choice and 869 named it as one of their preferences, for 207 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 64 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state secondary schools to St George's Church of England Foundation School are Dane Court Grammar School (0.4 miles, Good, selective, Attainment 8 67.2); The Charles Dickens School (0.6 miles, Good, Attainment 8 42.8); The Royal Harbour Academy (1 mile, Attainment 8 31.1); and Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School (1.7 miles, Good, selective, Attainment 8 62.2).

St George's Church of England Foundation School's 2026 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

165 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St George's Church of England Foundation School (as of September 2025): 86% would recommend the school, 87% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (88%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).

Of the 213 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 86% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 49% to a further education college, 4% to an apprenticeship and 2% into work.

Of the 75 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 29% went on to university or other higher education, 8% to apprenticeships and 36% into work.

33.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 5.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%) and Mixed (7%).

The nearest railway station is Broadstairs Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St George's School (opposite), 80 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 230 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, St George's Church of England Foundation School issued 148 suspensions, 9.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The primary schools closest to St George's Church of England Foundation School are Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs (0.4 miles); Upton Junior School (0.8 miles); Dame Janet Primary Academy (0.9 miles); and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs (0.9 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.