SchoolScoresSt George's CofE Academy, Newtown
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of BIRMINGHAM DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
St George's Street, Birmingham, B19 3QY
0121 818 2139 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 19 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
35 pupils in this year group.
40% — 23 points below the Birmingham average, and 22 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 40% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 46% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. 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 Birmingham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 26 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 24 |
| Of those, offered a place | 24 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 50 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 0.9
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 Church of England 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 | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 100% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 77.7% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 144th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 270th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 37th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 73.7% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 72nd lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 50% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 111th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.2% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 151st lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 38% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 198th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 27% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 205th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 31% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.0 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 130th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 71% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.0 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 19th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 94% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 36.6% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary 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 primary schools
- St Chad's Catholic Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chilwell Croft Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brookfields Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Francis Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Anglesey Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nelson Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), improved significantly 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Aston Tower Community Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), improved significantly 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Prince Albert Junior and Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St George's CofE Academy, Newtown's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 19 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St George's CofE Academy, Newtown do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 22 points below the England average of 62%.
Is St George's CofE Academy, Newtown oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 24 families put St George's CofE Academy, Newtown as their first choice for 26 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 24 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 139126.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.