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
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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.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
630
Pupils
626
Boys
321
Girls
305
FSM %
35.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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