St George's School A Church of England Academy
Blackpool, FY4 4PH · Blackpool · secondary school
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1st of 8 secondary schools in Blackpool we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.6/10 against 698 of them, against 8.6/10 nationally. 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 | 74.1 · 93 | 30% | 2.78 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.38 · 78 | 25% | 1.95 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 55.4 · 86 | 10% | 0.86 |
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 School A Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 55.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 stood at +0.38 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,038 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. 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
With 12 places currently spare, how does the school manage entry-year availability for new applicants? How does the recent Good inspection influence current teaching priorities? What support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores further?
What Ofsted said about St George's School A Church of England Academy
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that St George’s School has “improved significantly across all areas” since its previous rating. The school fosters a “highly ambitious culture” where pupils are supported to “achieve exceptionally well” and behave “impeccably.” Consequently, the next inspection will be a graded one to formally assess these improvements.
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in an environment where “respect, courtesy and politeness are daily norms,” supported by staff who provide “proactive and kind guidance.”
- Teachers possess “expert subject knowledge” and use “skilful modelling” to help pupils develop “exceptional learning habits” and overcome knowledge gaps.
- The school offers a “suitably broad and ambitious curriculum,” with pupils, including those with SEND, “profit[ing] from highly ambitious and carefully ordered subject matter.”
- Personal development is fostered through a “carefully thought-out programme” that helps pupils manage their physical and mental health.
- Leaders demonstrate a “relentless quest to further refine and enhance pupils’ experiences,” while also being “very considerate of staff’s well-being.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement, noting instead a “relentless quest to further refine and enhance pupils’ experiences.”
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 | 52.7 |
| 2024/25 | 55.5 |
| 2025/26 | 55.4 |
| 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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