St George’s is a thriving independent boarding and day school, offering an ambitious, connected and future-facing education for girls aged 11-18. Awarded ‘excellent’ in its November 2022 ISI inspection, the report speaks of
‘young women who demonstrate healthy self-knowledge, well developed study skills, first-class social skills and an awareness of the world around them.’
The St George’s ethos, and education, focuses on developing Confident, Capable and Connected young women who are thoroughly prepared for the world beyond school. Learning in an all-girls environment fosters confidence as girls are emboldened to innovate, lead and express informed views free from gender stereotypes. They are, as a recent Head Girl explained, at ‘the centre of their own story’ throughout their time at the school. They grow in capability as they are exposed to a wide range of opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom, developing excellence in academic, sporting, musical, dramatic and creative pursuits. Throughout their time at St George’s pupils are encouraged to connect inwardly and across the diverse school community but also with the world around them and so they develop a strong sense of what they want to bring to and how they will challenge the society they will ultimately join.
Pupils enjoy facilities that ‘might easily belong to a school three times the size’ (2023 Good Schools Guide review), and yet the school is small enough to develop markedly strong relationships across the community. Each pupil is individually known and supported by a close network of boarding, teaching and pastoral staff who help shape and develop individual capabilities and aspirations. Examination results are excellent with regular Oxbridge success, a high percentage attending Russell Group universities and a strong number of girls choosing post-18 options in the Arts in courses ranging from visual effects, fine art, textiles and fashion to photography. The most recent value added figure for the school at GCSE placed St George’s 7th out of 344 schools using a Cambridge University measure and 71% of the 2022 Upper Sixth achieved A*-B at A Level.
The school is set in 30 acres of beautiful grounds a stone’s throw from the world-famous Ascot racecourse and Windsor Great Park, and less than 25 miles from London. Boarding is homely and comfortable, and an experienced team of House Staff organise an array of evening and weekend trips and excursions ranging from theatre and museum visits to ‘clip and climb’ and trampoline centres, as well as the frequent boarders’ fire-pit nights with pizza hot from the school’s Ooni ovens. All year groups also have the opportunity to regularly mix with other young people at Eton College, Winchester, and Harrow. The school is renownedly welcoming and openly celebrates the diversity and global span of its pupil body. The boarding community encapsulates the friendliness, warmth and familial nature of the school perfectly.
There is compelling evidence that pupils are inclusive of those from different backgrounds. Pupils are proud of their relationships with one another, and this extends beyond the school to their eagerness to understand the cultures and plights of others around the world. Pupils are tolerant and sensitive to the needs of others and empathise with those in varied scenarios.
| YEAR | FEE | EXTRAS INCLUDED IN FEES |
| Day | £8,395 | |
| Full Boarding | £13,350 | |
| 4-6 Nights per week | £13,075 (6 nights) £12,775 (5 nights) £12,390 (4 nights) |
