What did Ofsted judge St. George's Church of England Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St. George's Church of England Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St. George's Church of England Academy?

St. George's Church of England Academy has 408 pupils on roll.

What ages does St. George's Church of England Academy take?

St. George's Church of England Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is St. George's Church of England Academy located?

St. George's Church of England Academy is located in DL2 1LD, Darlington.

How do I apply to St. George's Church of England Academy?

St. George's Church of England Academy is a state school. Applications are made through your Local Authority (Darlington) using the Common Application Form. The national deadline is 31 October for secondary and 15 January for primary admissions.

Does St. George's Church of England Academy have a religious character?

Yes — St. George's Church of England Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at St. George's Church of England Academy?

When St. George's Church of England Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked-after children and children who were previously looked after, but ceased to be so because, immediately after being looked after, they became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order. (see Note 2) including children previously in state care outside of England who have ceased to be in that state care as a result of being adopted (See Note 3); 2. Exceptional medical or psychological grounds — Children who have exceptional medical or social needs that make it essential that their child attends St George’s Church of England Academy rather than any other. These needs must be fully supported by written evidence from the appropriate professional person involved with the family. (See Note 4); 3. Sibling link — Children with a normal home address (See Note 5) within the parish boundaries of St Laurence’s (Middleton St George) and St Andrew’s (Sadberge) and with a sibling (see Note 6) on the roll of the school at the time of application or whose parent has accepted an offer of a place at the school and who is expected still to be in attendance at the time of entry to the school, and 3 further criteria.

What is the largest ethnic background at St. George's Church of England Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.1% of pupils at St. George's Church of England Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St. George's Church of England Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked-after children and children who were previously looked after, but ceased to be so because, immediately after being looked after, they became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order. (see Note 2) including children previously in state care outside of England who have ceased to be in that state care as a result of being adopted (See Note 3)
2Exceptional medical or psychological grounds — Children who have exceptional medical or social needs that make it essential that their child attends St George’s Church of England Academy rather than any other. These needs must be fully supported by written evidence from the appropriate professional person involved with the family. (See Note 4)
3Sibling link — Children with a normal home address (See Note 5) within the parish boundaries of St Laurence’s (Middleton St George) and St Andrew’s (Sadberge) and with a sibling (see Note 6) on the roll of the school at the time of application or whose parent has accepted an offer of a place at the school and who is expected still to be in attendance at the time of entry to the school.
4Children with a normal home address within the parish boundaries of St Laurence’s (Middl… — Children with a normal home address within the parish boundaries of St Laurence’s (Middleton St George) and St Andrew’s (Sadberge).
5Sibling link — Children with a normal home address outside the parish boundaries of St Laurence’s (Middleton St George) and St Andrew’s (Sadberge) and with a sibling on the roll of the school at the time of application or whose parent has accepted an offer of a place at the school and who is expected still to be in attendance at the time of entry to the school.
6Any other children — Other children

Transcribed verbatim from the school's own published determined admission policy. A child with an Education, Health and Care Plan naming the school must be admitted; that is not an oversubscription criterion.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St. George's Church of England Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St. George's Church of England Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St. George's Church of England Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St. George's Church of England Academy?: St. George's Church of England Academy has 408 pupils on roll.
What ages does St. George's Church of England Academy take?: St. George's Church of England Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St. George's Church of England Academy located?: St. George's Church of England Academy is located in DL2 1LD, Darlington.
How do I apply to St. George's Church of England Academy?: St. George's Church of England Academy is a state school. Applications are made through your Local Authority (Darlington) using the Common Application Form. The national deadline is 31 October for secondary and 15 January for primary admissions.
Does St. George's Church of England Academy have a religious character?: Yes — St. George's Church of England Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St. George's Church of England Academy?: When St. George's Church of England Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked-after children and children who were previously looked after, but ceased to be so because, immediately after being looked after, they became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order. (see Note 2) including children previously in state care outside of England who have ceased to be in that state care as a result of being adopted (See Note 3); 2. Exceptional medical or psychological grounds — Children who have exceptional medical or social needs that make it essential that their child attends St George’s Church of England Academy rather than any other. These needs must be fully supported by written evidence from the appropriate professional person involved with the family. (See Note 4); 3. Sibling link — Children with a normal home address (See Note 5) within the parish boundaries of St Laurence’s (Middleton St George) and St Andrew’s (Sadberge) and with a sibling (see Note 6) on the roll of the school at the time of application or whose parent has accepted an offer of a place at the school and who is expected still to be in attendance at the time of entry to the school, and 3 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at St. George's Church of England Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.1% of pupils at St. George's Church of England Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St. George's Church of England Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked-after children and children who were previously looked after, but ceased to be so because, immediately after being looked after, they became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order. (see Note 2) including children previously in state care outside of England who have ceased to be in that state care as a result of being adopted (See Note 3)
2Exceptional medical or psychological grounds — Children who have exceptional medical or social needs that make it essential that their child attends St George’s Church of England Academy rather than any other. These needs must be fully supported by written evidence from the appropriate professional person involved with the family. (See Note 4)
3Sibling link — Children with a normal home address (See Note 5) within the parish boundaries of St Laurence’s (Middleton St George) and St Andrew’s (Sadberge) and with a sibling (see Note 6) on the roll of the school at the time of application or whose parent has accepted an offer of a place at the school and who is expected still to be in attendance at the time of entry to the school.
4Children with a normal home address within the parish boundaries of St Laurence’s (Middl… — Children with a normal home address within the parish boundaries of St Laurence’s (Middleton St George) and St Andrew’s (Sadberge).
5Sibling link — Children with a normal home address outside the parish boundaries of St Laurence’s (Middleton St George) and St Andrew’s (Sadberge) and with a sibling on the roll of the school at the time of application or whose parent has accepted an offer of a place at the school and who is expected still to be in attendance at the time of entry to the school.
6Any other children — Other children

St. George's Church of England Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St. George's Church of England Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St. George's Church of England Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St. George's Church of England Academy?: St. George's Church of England Academy has 408 pupils on roll.
What ages does St. George's Church of England Academy take?: St. George's Church of England Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St. George's Church of England Academy located?: St. George's Church of England Academy is located in DL2 1LD, Darlington.
How do I apply to St. George's Church of England Academy?: St. George's Church of England Academy is a state school. Applications are made through your Local Authority (Darlington) using the Common Application Form. The national deadline is 31 October for secondary and 15 January for primary admissions.
Does St. George's Church of England Academy have a religious character?: Yes — St. George's Church of England Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St. George's Church of England Academy?: When St. George's Church of England Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked-after children and children who were previously looked after, but ceased to be so because, immediately after being looked after, they became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order. (see Note 2) including children previously in state care outside of England who have ceased to be in that state care as a result of being adopted (See Note 3); 2. Exceptional medical or psychological grounds — Children who have exceptional medical or social needs that make it essential that their child attends St George’s Church of England Academy rather than any other. These needs must be fully supported by written evidence from the appropriate professional person involved with the family. (See Note 4); 3. Sibling link — Children with a normal home address (See Note 5) within the parish boundaries of St Laurence’s (Middleton St George) and St Andrew’s (Sadberge) and with a sibling (see Note 6) on the roll of the school at the time of application or whose parent has accepted an offer of a place at the school and who is expected still to be in attendance at the time of entry to the school, and 3 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at St. George's Church of England Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.1% of pupils at St. George's Church of England Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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