The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 223
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mrs Edwina McDonnell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
The Mount, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3NR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSilver Bridge School
Independent · Very close
King's College Taunton
Independent · Very close
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 364m away
Richard Huish College
16 plus · 630m away
Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Community Primary School
Primary · 721m away
St James Church School
Primary · 721m away
Bishop Fox's Community School
Secondary · 783m away
North Town Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St George's Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
St George's Catholic School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St George's Catholic School?
St George's Catholic School currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St George's Catholic School take?
St George's Catholic School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St George's Catholic School?
St George's Catholic School is in Taunton, TA1 3NR, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St George's Catholic School have a sixth form?
No, St George's Catholic School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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