The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.3
2.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
12.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.18
Band 4Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 206 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 122 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,572
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Murphy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Meadow Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7LS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShears Green Junior School
Primary · 545m away
Shears Green Infant School
Primary · 545m away
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 650m away
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Secondary · 920m away
Whitehill Primary School
Primary · 946m away
Wrotham Road Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Copperfield Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Bronte School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Saint George's Church of England School a selective school?
No. Saint George's Church of England School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Saint George's Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
Saint George's Church of England School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Saint George's Church of England School?
Saint George's Church of England School currently has 1,572 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saint George's Church of England School take?
Saint George's Church of England School caters for pupils aged 4 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Saint George's Church of England School?
Saint George's Church of England School is in Gravesend, DA11 7LS, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Saint George's Church of England School have a sixth form?
Yes, Saint George's Church of England School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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