The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 60.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
60.0
16.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
69%
27.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
45%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 208 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 93 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,026
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Head
- Mr James Habberley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
April 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Leaside Way, Swaythling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3DQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Nursery · 485m away
Bassett Green Primary School
Primary · 963m away
Swaythling Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Mansbridge Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Cantell School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Stoneham Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Portswood Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton a selective school?
No. Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton's Ofsted rating?
Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton?
Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton currently has 1,026 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton take?
Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton?
Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton is in Southampton, SO16 3DQ, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton have a sixth form?
No, Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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