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St George's School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St George's School is a community special not applicable school in Newport, Isle of Wight , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 212 pupils, and a capacity of 228 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–19

Age range

212

Pupils

228

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

St George's School Catchment Area Information

Entry to St George's School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Isle of Wight may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Isle of Wight before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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St George's School — School Information

Full address
Watergate Rd, Newport, PO30 1XW
Local authority
Isle of Wight
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11–19 years
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
55% of pupils
DfE URN
118227

Other Not applicable Schools in Newport

If St George's School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Newport are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St George's School

Is St George's School oversubscribed?

St George's School is operating close to its capacity of 228 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St George's School?

St George's School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Isle of Wight publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does St George's School cover?

St George's School is a not applicable school in Newport, Isle of Wight, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St George's School?

St George's School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.