The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.5 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
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.5
11.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
71%
28.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 190 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 97 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,032
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 32.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- Trust
- CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED
- Head
- Mr Graham Warnock (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cherry Tree Road, Marton, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4PH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Maple School
Free school · 531m away
Marton Primary Academy and Nursery
Primary · 758m away
Mereside Primary Academy
Primary · 789m away
Stanley Primary School
Primary · 834m away
Spen Brook School
Independent · 1.0km away
St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
Primary · 1.2km away
Hawes Side Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Educational Diversity
Academy · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is St George's School A Church of England Academy a selective school?
No. St George's School A Church of England Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St George's School A Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
St George's School A Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St George's School A Church of England Academy?
St George's School A Church of England Academy currently has 1,032 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St George's School A Church of England Academy take?
St George's School A Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St George's School A Church of England Academy?
St George's School A Church of England Academy is in Blackpool, FY4 4PH, in the Blackpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St George's School A Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, St George's School A Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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