St George's Church of England Foundation School
Broadstairs, CT10 2LH · Kent · all-through school
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72nd of 99 secondary schools in Kent we can score, 103 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.1/10 against 678 of them, against 1.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 21.8 · 5 | 30% | 0.15 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.42 · 20 | 25% | 0.49 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.4 · 10 | 10% | 0.10 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St George's Church of England Foundation School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, with the most recent inspection in 2025-01. In 2024/25, 16.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 37.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.42 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Singing Club and take drum lessons. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,590 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,375. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils whose Progress 8 scores are below 0? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about St George's Church of England Foundation School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St George’s Church of England Foundation School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school fosters a “culture of kindness and respect” where pupils are “happy, well rounded and prepared for life ahead.” While the school excels in pastoral care and vocational subjects, it is actively addressing gaps in academic achievement within core subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from “positive relationships built on mutual respect” and feel secure within a supportive community.
- “Careers provision is a real strength,” with targeted guidance helping pupils map out “ambitious destinations for the future.”
- Reading is taught expertly from Reception, with “daily targeted support” ensuring pupils develop “confidence and fluency.”
- Staff effectively adapt learning for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, helping them “engage well with learning.”
- The governing body provides “effective challenge and support” to ensure pupils continue to flourish.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must routinely check that pupils understand concepts in sufficient detail to prevent knowledge gaps from widening.
- The school must continue evaluating changes to English Baccalaureate subjects to ensure pupils learn at sufficient depth for examination success.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 36.5 |
| 2024/25 | 37.7 |
| 2025/26 | 37.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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