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St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
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St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
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- Portsmouth PO1 3BN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Good |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils’ welfare, health and safety | Good |
| Outcomes for students | Good |
| Provision for students with high needs | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
| How well children and young people are protected in the boarding provision | Good |
| Impact and effectiveness of leaders and managers in the boarding provision | Good |
| Education courses for young people | Good |
| The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision | Good |
| How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend | Good |
| The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children | Good |
| Full-time provision for 14 to 16 year olds | Good |
| How well children and young people are helped and protected in the residential provision | Good |
| The effectiveness of leaders and managers in the residential provision | Good |
| Overall experiences and progress of children and young people in the residential provision | Good |
| How well children and young people are protected in the residential provision | Good |
| Impact and effectiveness of leaders and managers in the residential provision | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Foundational Skills: The school's approach has improved outcomes in phonics at the end of Year 1
Success of the Curriculum: Improved teaching is driving better outcomes in reading and writing
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure all pupils leave Year 2 ready for key stage 2 reading demands
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' outcomes have improved slightly in the 2018 assessments due to better teaching and stable staffing
Support for Falling Behind: A range of strategies is in place to help pupils improve attendance
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have strong attitudes to learning and work hard to achieve their best
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders work tirelessly to ensure regular school attendance for pupils with SEN and reduce persistent absence
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and trust staff to take care of them; 'Worry monster' boxes are used effectively
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding training for staff; policies and procedures are fit for purpose
Parent Feedback: 'Parents and carers are mostly positive about the school and the way that staff look after the pupils'
Parental Involvement: Parents find the teachers to be approachable and supportive
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum is wide and varied, including visits to museums and opportunities to make short films
Outdoor Facilities: A well-resourced outside area contributes well to children's learning
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use effective strategies to engage boys' interest in reading and writing
Impact on Student Progress: Improved teaching is leading to better student outcomes in key stage 1
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders ensure teaching quality is as good as the best seen in the school
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff turbulence affected outcomes, but more stable staffing is improving performance
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About Us
St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 332 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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For kids ages 3 to 11, St. George's Beneficial C of E Primary School is a thriving mainstream institution that offers top-notch instruction and pastoral care.
Being a religious school, we uphold a Christian character and maintain close ties to the neighbourhood church.
Every child is nurtured to reach their full potential in a safe and secure environment that we provide, and we build a close-knit school community.
Our Early Years students benefit from a secure start to their academic careers since we are fortunate to be able to provide places to children as young as 3 years old.
We take our students sailing and on residential trips, and we provide them the chance to showcase their skills through our after-school groups, music specialists, and theatrical production opportunities.
We enrich the lives of our students by providing them with necessary skills, interesting, life-relevant themes, and by using creative partners who are vital to the development of the media studies component of our curriculum.
We expand our curriculum by embracing a variety of social, moral, spiritual, and cultural opportunities.
Knowing that it is our responsibility to provide our students with the finest start in life, we are pleased of our good Ofsted status and our outstanding diocese grade.
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Being a religious school, we uphold a Christian character and maintain close ties to the neighbourhood church.
Every child is nurtured to reach their full potential in a safe and secure environment that we provide, and we build a close-knit school community.
Our Early Years students benefit from a secure start to their academic careers since we are fortunate to be able to provide places to children as young as 3 years old.
We take our students sailing and on residential trips, and we provide them the chance to showcase their skills through our after-school groups, music specialists, and theatrical production opportunities.
We enrich the lives of our students by providing them with necessary skills, interesting, life-relevant themes, and by using creative partners who are vital to the development of the media studies component of our curriculum.
We expand our curriculum by embracing a variety of social, moral, spiritual, and cultural opportunities.
Knowing that it is our responsibility to provide our students with the finest start in life, we are pleased of our good Ofsted status and our outstanding diocese grade.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.1 | - | 18 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 92 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 45.58% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 2.75% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 2 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% 9 | 54.8% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 1 | 5.83% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 5 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 51% 4 | 53.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 4.89% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | 53.57% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.78% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
