The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 337
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 23.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rachael Snowdon-Poole (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Uplands Avenue, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 1GG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDerby Moor Spencer Academy
Secondary · 747m away
Ivy House School
Special school · 747m away
Ivy House School
Academy · 747m away
Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy
Primary · 951m away
Akaal Primary School
Primary · 988m away
Griffe Field Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Derby High School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 337 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy take?
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Derby, DE23 1GG, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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