The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.7
6.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
17%
25.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
7%
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 215 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 148 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,616
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Adam Mirams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
January 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Westwood Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2LH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDane Court Grammar School
Secondary · 657m away
Dane Court Grammar School
Secondary · 657m away
Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs
Primary · 705m away
Action for Children Westwood School
Special school · 903m away
The Charles Dickens School
Secondary · 906m away
Foreland Fields School
Special school · 1.1km away
Upton Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Royal Harbour Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is St George's Church of England Foundation School a selective school?
No. St George's Church of England Foundation School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St George's Church of England Foundation School's Ofsted rating?
St George's Church of England Foundation School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St George's Church of England Foundation School?
St George's Church of England Foundation School currently has 1,616 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St George's Church of England Foundation School take?
St George's Church of England Foundation School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is St George's Church of England Foundation School?
St George's Church of England Foundation School is in Broadstairs, CT10 2LH, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St George's Church of England Foundation School have a sixth form?
Yes, St George's Church of England Foundation School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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