The short version
Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
- 55% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 55%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- Head
- Mrs Steff Gleeson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Watergate Rd, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1XW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNine Acres Primary School
Primary · 770m away
Nodehill Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 792m away
Barton Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Medina House School
Special school · 1.3km away
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Christ The King College
Secondary · 1.4km away
Carisbrooke College
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is St George's School a selective school?
Yes. St George's School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is St George's School's Ofsted rating?
St George's School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St George's School?
St George's School currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St George's School take?
St George's School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is St George's School?
St George's School is in Newport, PO30 1XW, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St George's School have a sixth form?
Yes, St George's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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