FAQ's
Who is the Headteacher and what is the vision for the school?
Miss Louise Grabowski is the Headteacher.
St George’s is a one-form entry mixed school for ages 3-11, situated in the heart of the capital, namely Westminster. It is adjacent to the Cathedral and has a long history of working in partnership with the clergy and aims to deliver outstanding Catholic education in all aspects of the school. Consequently, our mission statement of “To Live and to Learn Together Through Our faith in Jesus Christ” is a reality, empowering pupils with excellent results, a genuine love of learning and a belief in a generosity of spirit and freedom.
Can my child go to a Catholic school if we are not Catholic?
We welcome children from families from a range of faith backgrounds. You can speak to our admissions team if you have any queries.
What time does school start and finish?
School starts at 9:00am and finishes at 3:30pm.
Are there any before and after school clubs?
We have an breakfast club that starts at 8am and currently costs £1.50 per child, per day. At the moment we have three after school clubs, on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until 4:30pm.
What are the uniform requirements?
At St. George’s it is our policy that all children wear school uniform when attending school, or when participating in a school-organised event outside normal school hours. Stitch Design is our chosen school uniform supplier for our logo items and provides cost effective; good-quality uniforms.
What is your anti bullying policy
We have a robust anti-bullying policy in place which you can view here.
When is the best time to talk to a teacher if I have a question and how do you communicate with parents?
You should contact the school office to make an appointment to see the class teacher. We send letters home by pupil post and also use a text messaging service. Teachers are present during end of day dismissal, for any day to day queries.
What are the lunchtime arrangements – sandwiches and hot meals?
Our catering company – Harrisons provide a hot meal with a selection of fresh fruit and salad every day. You can look around their website here.
https://www.harrisoncatering.co.uk/school-catering
How do I apply?
Applying to our school is easy, you can download our application form from our website or email admissions@stgcs.southwark.sch.uk. You can also contact us on 020 725 9250 to arrange a tour of the school.