The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.3
4.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
17.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
72%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.14
Band 3Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 363 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 266 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,329
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 31.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- ST GEORGE'S ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Money (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Westgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7PP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSleaford Joint Sixth Form
Sixth form centres · Very close
Holton Sleaford Independent School
Independent · Very close
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery
Primary · Very close
Carre's Grammar School
Secondary · Very close
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 371m away
Willow School
Independent · 445m away
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy
Secondary · 499m away
William Alvey School
Primary · 650m away
Questions parents ask
Is St George's Academy a selective school?
No. St George's Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St George's Academy's Ofsted rating?
St George's Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St George's Academy?
St George's Academy currently has 2,329 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St George's Academy take?
St George's Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St George's Academy?
St George's Academy is in Sleaford, NG34 7PP, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St George's Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, St George's Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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