St. George's School
URN: 114704 • Colchester CO2 7RU
Overview
- Name
- St. George's School
- URN
- 114704
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carl Messer (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01206506800
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Canterbury Road, Colchester CO2 7RU
Summary
St. George's School is a mixed community primary school located in Colchester, Essex, with a current enrollment of 626 pupils and a capacity of 630. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment, as highlighted by its recent recognition as 'outstanding' in the Inclusion Quality Mark audits conducted in 2024 and 2025. The school’s ethos emphasizes high expectations, care, and nurturing partnerships, aiming to support every child in reaching their potential.
The academic curriculum is designed to promote both academic excellence and personal growth, with a focus on ensuring all children attend school regularly. Recent Ofsted inspections have rated the school as 'good' across all areas, reflecting its commitment to quality education. The school actively engages parents and the community, offering wraparound care and opportunities for parental involvement, such as the Parent Governor role.
St. George's School also prioritizes extracurricular activities and educational visits, encouraging a well-rounded experience for its pupils. With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (35.6%), the school is dedicated to supporting all families and fostering a strong community spirit.
The academic curriculum is designed to promote both academic excellence and personal growth, with a focus on ensuring all children attend school regularly. Recent Ofsted inspections have rated the school as 'good' across all areas, reflecting its commitment to quality education. The school actively engages parents and the community, offering wraparound care and opportunities for parental involvement, such as the Parent Governor role.
St. George's School also prioritizes extracurricular activities and educational visits, encouraging a well-rounded experience for its pupils. With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (35.6%), the school is dedicated to supporting all families and fostering a strong community spirit.
Useful links
- Parent Governor Recruitment (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Want to be a governor? (governance)
- here (governance)
- SEND and Inclusion (sen)
- Admissions (other)
- Mid Term Applications (other)
- Nursery Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- School Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Home Farm Primary School (75.6)
- Hamilton Primary School (75.4)
- Home Farm Primary School (75.1)
- St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester (74.0)
- Great Bentley Primary School (73.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 626 | 321 | 305 | 630 | 35.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 641 | 319 | 322 | 630 | 34.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 598 | 307 | 291 | 630 | 37.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 598 | 307 | 291 | 630 | 37.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 613 | 325 | 288 | 630 | 33.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 350 | 185 | 165 | 360 | 18.60 |
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