St George's CofE Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St George's is a school where every child thrives. Teachers use highly effective teaching methods that help pupils understand what they are learning and why, and all children - including those with additional needs - receive the support they need to succeed. The school has created a warm, welcoming community where pupils are polite, focused and confident, with excellent attendance rates because families are closely supported.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve highly across all subjects, with above-average attainment in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of key stage 2
- Excellent progress for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils through targeted, skilfully adapted teaching
- Strong attendance rates, particularly for vulnerable pupils, achieved through close partnerships with families
- Highly effective teaching with clear routines and systematic checks for understanding that help pupils remember learning over time
- Well-structured and ambitious curriculum from early years onwards that builds knowledge progressively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, daily walk, diversity day
St George's CofE Primary School is a high-achieving primary school where pupils consistently attain above national averages in reading, writing and mathematics. The school provides an ambitious curriculum with excellent support for all learners, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils.
At a Glance
41.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 89%. Maths has declined from 83% to 79%. Writing has remained stable at around 79%.
Class Sizes
21.6
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
25.3
KS2
9
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
69%
Available places
206 pupils
300 capacity
94 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Lewisham
Places available
3,494
Applications
2,939
Got 1st preference
90.0%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Lewisham (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.91944%
Overall absence
11.44578%
Persistent absence
166
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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