St George's Church of England Primary School, Telford
St George's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Telford. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 40 schools in Telford with published results, and 3,012th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 102% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Telford and Wrekin (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St George's Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at St George's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 76% in Telford and Wrekin and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (83% in reading, 88% in maths).
Getting a place at St George's Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 88 families put St George's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 203 named it as one of their preferences, for 73 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 15 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St George's Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St George's Church of England Primary School are Priorslee Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 83% reading, 69% maths); Lantern Academy (0.8 miles, 63% reading, 88% maths); Redhill Primary Academy (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 83% maths); and Wombridge Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 85% reading, 85% maths).
St George's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Priorslee AcademyLantern AcademyRedhill Primary AcademyWombridge Primary School
What parents say
79 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St George's Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 99% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 81% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (81%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 70 pupils (12.2%) received SEN support and 15 (2.6%) 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 railway station is Oakengates Rail Station, about 940 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Marrions Hill (opposite), 220 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St George's Church of England Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 1.4 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 Primary School are Holy Trinity Academy (0.9 miles), New Road Academy (1.1 miles) and Thomas Telford School (1.4 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Telford and Wrekin published that the last place for 2026 entry went to a family 4,388 metres away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2014, 12 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's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
The school's motto 'everyone matters, everyone achieves' is at the heart of all it does. Staff know their pupils exceptionally well. They effortlessly remove any barriers to learning. This gives pupils the confidence to live up to the high expectations and do their very best in all aspects of school life.
Pupils enjoy attending school. They behave exceptionally well, are attentive in lessons and kindness permeates at playtimes. The nurture and care they are given help them to try and achieve to the best of their abilities. The 'thrive hive' is an area of the school that supports pupils to overcome any struggles they are having. Staff expertise coupled with bespoke activities help pupils to manage their emotions and persevere. As a result, the majority of pupils flourish at school.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school works relentlessly to ensure that every pupil receives a high-quality education, develops independence and learns the importance of being responsible active members of the community. They achieve this wholeheartedly. Leaders constantly monitor what is working well and what needs further refining. They adapt and evolve with the changing needs of pupils. For example, leaders have made changes to strengthen the quality of mathematics by upskilling staff so that pupils can apply mathematical concepts to the real world. This helps pupils to remember and retain key knowledge.
Staff collaborate across all key stages to design an ambitious curriculum. The curriculum sets out what pupils will learn as soon as they start in the early years. It defines clearly how pupils will build their knowledge as they get older. Learning is revisited over time and careful thought is given to how pupils will deepen their understanding and knowledge. Staff use poems, stories, and rhymes to grasp pupils' attention. This helps pupils to remember what they have been taught. Staff effectively check what pupils know and can do. They adapt the teaching and activities for each pupil. This means that every pupil, regardless of their ability or starting point, makes excellent progress.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its March 2014 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
26.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
79 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.5
Avg class size
25.1
Infant (KS1)
25.3
KS2
22
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 5 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 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 Telford and Wrekin is 7 (the median across 86 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
538 pupils
525 places
13 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Telford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Telford
Across Telford and Wrekin council
Places available
2,419
Applications
2,124
Got 1st preference
91.3%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All primary applications across Telford and Wrekin council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
70
SEN Support
15
EHC Plans
14.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
573
Total Pupils
299
Boys
274
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
28
Teachers
20.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,623
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,229
Per pupil
£3129k
Total funding
£209k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.7%
Overall absence
16.5%
Persistent absence
468
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 Primary School
Questions parents ask about St George's Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at St George's Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at St George's Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 90% did so in maths.
What is St George's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St George's Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
How close to St George's Church of England Primary School do you need to live?
Telford and Wrekin published for September 2026 entry that the last place offered at St George's Church of England Primary School on distance went to a family 4388 metres away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at St George's Church of England Primary School?
St George's Church of England Primary School was full in 2025, at 102% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St George's Church of England Primary School?
Classes at St George's Church of England Primary School average 25.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St George's Church of England Primary School?
St George's Church of England Primary School has around 573 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St George's Church of England Primary School?
5.7% of sessions were missed at St George's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 16.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St George's Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Telford and Wrekin's coordinated admissions process, naming St George's Church of England Primary School 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.
How many road collisions happen near St George's Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 5 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 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 Telford and Wrekin is 7 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St George's Church of England Primary School?
St George's Church of England Primary School is at London Road, St George's, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9LJ.
Sources: Telford and Wrekin admissions booklet; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)