St. George's School
Canterbury Road, Colchester, CO2 7RUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St. George's School is a primary school in Colchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 60th of 69 primary schools in Colchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 November 2023, report published 15 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- 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 28 November 2023
Pupils are proud to attend St George's. They welcome visitors and are keen to explain their learning. Pupils embody the school rules, 'be ready, be respectful, be safe'. They know how these contribute to their progress and school life. Pupils are kind to each other. They feel safe in school and trust adults to deal with any concerns. Bullying is rare. Pupils try hard because the school wants them to do their best. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well alongside their peers. Pupils enjoy reading. They like talking about the interesting stories shared in lessons, and they enjoy visiting the school libraries to read quietly and choose new books. Pupils are taught the principles of good behaviour. They respond well to adults' high expectations. Early years children settle well into school routines. Positive relationships are at the heart of the school community. Pupils eagerly take on leadership roles, such as prefects or school councillors. Pupils also enjoy and benefit from a range of clubs, including singing, yoga and a range of sports. Carefully thought out trips enrich the curriculum, deepen pupils' learning and contribute well to their wider development.
What the school should improve
- A few foundation subjects have recently had curriculum content updated. This means that teachers are not as confident with the new knowledge they need to teach. As a result, pupils do not have the detailed knowledge they need to be successful in all subjects. The school should support teachers to deliver these subjects as intended. The school then needs to check that pupils are acquiring and securing this new knowledge well.
- Some subject leaders are not as knowledgeable as others in how to fulfil their roles. These new leaders have only just begun to understand where the curriculum is working well and where it needs to improve. This means that teachers do not always receive the support they need to teach the curriculum well. The school should ensure that every subject leader has the support and training they need to evaluate how well the curriculum is working in their subject and to provide high-quality support to teachers.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
90 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
609 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near St. George's School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
| St John's Green Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 93% met the expected standard |
| Monkwick Infant and Nursery School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Monkwick Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr James Newell
- Phone
- 01206506800
- Address
- Canterbury Road, Colchester, CO2 7RU
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 114704
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.