SchoolScoresSaint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton
Voluntary aided school · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Leaside Way, Swaythling, Southampton, SO16 3DQ
023 8032 2603 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 27 June 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
199 pupils in this year group.
69% — 30 points above the Southampton average, and 24 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 69% | 39% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 60 | 41.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.4 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
208 pupils in this year group.
97% — 7 points above the Southampton average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 97% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 2% | 5% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 81% | 53% | 13% |
| Further education college | 10% | 24% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | Not published | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 3% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 97% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Southampton. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 191 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 299 |
| Of those, offered a place | 188 (63%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 608 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.6 · 2025: 1.6 · 2026: 1.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 19th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Higher than 27% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.9% | 40.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 13th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Higher than 61% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.4% | 3.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Higher than 35% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.8% | 16.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Higher than 89% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 44.2% | 27.9%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Lower than 94% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.0% | 10.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Lower than 89% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 13.7% | 26.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Lower than 73% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.5 | 24.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Lower than 66% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.9% | 9.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.19% | 0.12% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 10th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Higher than 43% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.5 | 15.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 8th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Higher than 42% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.5 | 10.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 16th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Higher than 25% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 9.5% | 15.4%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Cantell School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bitterne Park School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Gregg School 1.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Richard Taunton Sixth Form College 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · D average A level grade
- Upper Shirley High School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- King Edward VI School 2.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 52% A*/A at A level
- The Toynbee School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Anne's Catholic School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2022 · 66% grade 5+ English and maths
- Crestwood Community School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- Woodlands Community College 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 16% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton's Ofsted rating?
Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 June 2023.
How did Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 69% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 24 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 299 families put Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton as their first choice for 191 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 188 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 116507.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.