St George's CofE Primary School
High Peak, SK22 4NP · Derbyshire · primary school
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186th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 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 — 3.7/10 against 2,056 of them, against 3.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 62% | 2.85 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
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 CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Bikeability, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 86 pupils against a stated capacity of 149. 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
How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school provision? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the lower performance band?
What Ofsted said about St George's CofE Primary School
Overview
St George’s is described as a “kind and nurturing school” where pupils feel “safe and happy” and display “polite and respectful” behaviour. The report highlights that while the school has “high ambitions” and a “well-structured curriculum,” academic achievements do not yet consistently reflect these high expectations. Leadership is taking “swift and appropriate action” to improve outcomes following recent changes in management.
Strengths
- Pupils are “well cared for” from early years, with staff providing a “warm” welcome and fostering a positive ethos.
- The school “prioritises reading,” ensuring children learn phonics early and receive “carefully targeted support” if they fall behind.
- Staff have “secure subject knowledge” and explain concepts clearly, while effectively supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils demonstrate “excellent attitudes towards their learning” and work hard due to the school’s high expectations.
- Attendance is a “high priority,” with rigorous analysis used to help families overcome barriers to regular attendance.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum implementation is “variable” in a small number of subjects, meaning pupils do not always benefit from the intended high-quality learning.
- Assessment approaches in some subjects are still being shaped, preventing teachers from quickly identifying “misconceptions” and gaps in prior learning.
- The school lacks a “secure understanding” of how well pupils are learning in some subjects, limiting its ability to make timely improvements.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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