The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 443
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 26.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Mr Michael Coombs (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Clarence Road, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2BD
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St George's Foundation Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St George's Foundation Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St George's Foundation Primary School?
St George's Foundation Primary School currently has 443 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St George's Foundation Primary School take?
St George's Foundation Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St George's Foundation Primary School?
St George's Foundation Primary School is in Portland, DT5 2BD, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St George's Foundation Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St George's Foundation Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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