St George's Church of England Foundation School

  • All-through
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 19
Ofsted: Good

Westwood Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2LHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St George's Church of England Foundation School is an all-through school in Broadstairs for ages 4 to 19. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 3rd of 3 secondary schools in Broadstairs. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 June 2019, report published 2 July 2019

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 November 2024

This school ensures pupils are happy, well rounded and prepared for life ahead. Pupils are positive about the high-quality care they receive to develop their confidence and self- pride. Staff and pupils form positive relationships built on mutual respect. Pupils trust adults to help them if they need it and behave in a mature way, taking responsibility for their actions. A culture of kindness and respect ensures everyone feels part of one big community. As soon as children start in Reception, the school cultivates their thirst for learning. They quickly learn important skills and knowledge through exciting and interesting topics. As pupils move through the primary phase, lessons spark interest and pique curiosity. Continuing into the secondary phase, pupils learn a broad and diverse curriculum. Pupils, including students in the sixth form, achieve very well in vocational subjects. However, pupils' achievement in some subjects such as mathematics and the sciences is less developed. Leaders have recognised this and are taking swift action in response. Pupils behave very well because staff are clear and consistent with their high expectations. The school raises pupils' aspirations for the future. Classrooms are places where pupils pay attention and focus on learning. This is because the school is successful in motivating most pupils to try their best.

What the school should improve

  • Teachers do not routinely check that pupils understand concepts in sufficient detail. This can limit how well pupils can apply what they know to new learning. The school must ensure that all staff have the skills they need to help pupils know and remember more over time.
  • Too few pupils achieve well enough in the full range of EBacc subjects at GCSE. Pupils do not learn at sufficient depth to prepare them well for examination success. The school must continue to evaluate and implement important changes to EBacc subjects to ensure pupils achieve well.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths65%

65%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

216 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score37.7

37.7, 8.4 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths16.7%

16.7%, 28.7 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths50.9%

50.9%, 13.9 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc7.4%

7.4%, 33.1 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score2.75

2.75, 1.34 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,590 pupils on roll, with places for 1,375

Eligible for free school meals33.8%

33.8%, 7.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.2%

5.2%, 16.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.2%

14.2%, 0.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.9%

4.9%, 1.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St George's Church of England Foundation School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Dane Court Grammar School0.4 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 65.3
The Charles Dickens School0.6 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 42.5
The Royal Harbour Academy1 mileReport card: Urgent improvement to expected standardAttainment 8: 28.9
St Lawrence College1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 23.8
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School2 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 64.0

School details

School type
Foundation school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Sixth form
Yes
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Danielle Jenkins (Interim)
Address
Westwood Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2LH
Local authority
Kent
URN
118919

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.