St George's Church of England School, Bourton
Church Track, Bourton, Gillingham, SP8 5BNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St George's Church of England School, Bourton is a primary school in Gillingham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 179 schools in Dorset. It ranks 54th of 88 primary schools in Dorset. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 May 2025, report published 24 June 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 May 2025
St George's is a school where pupils 'work together, play together and learn together' happily. Staff ensure that each pupil is at the heart of everything they do. There are warm and nurturing relationships between staff and pupils. Staff know and understand pupils' needs well. Pupils are happy and safe. They are proud of their school and attend well. The school has high expectations. It aspires that every pupil will experience success in their learning. Pupils are keen to learn and typically achieve well. They take pleasure in the rich opportunities on offer, such as choir, outdoor education and learning to play a musical instrument. These activities develop pupils' interests and talents. Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour in lessons and during social times. From the moment they start in the early years, children learn to follow the 'St George's way', which expects pupils to 'try your best, be respectful and stay safe'. Pupils exhibit high levels of respect and kindness towards one another. They are polite and well mannered. The school provides effective support to pupils and their families. Parents and carers express their appreciation for the school and the support it provides. Parents typically comment how the school 'nurtures children' and 'makes children feel secure and content'.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils are not able to remember some of the key knowledge across the subjects they study. This can limit how securely they build on their learning over time. The trust should ensure that the implementation of the curriculum enables pupils to remember the most important knowledge over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
142 pupils on roll, with places for 119
Schools near St George's Church of England School, Bourton
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard | 50% met the expected standard |
| Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| Wyke Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 71% met the expected standard |
| Mere School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Gillingham Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PICKWICK ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jill Farndale
- Phone
- 01747840409
- Address
- Church Track, Bourton, Gillingham, SP8 5BN
- Local authority
- Dorset
- URN
- 150313
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.