In 2010,
Ofsted stated that "St. George’s has undergone a remarkable transformation and has now confidently emerged from a turbulent period". The school received publicity in 1995 when headmaster
Philip Lawrence was fatally stabbed whilst intervening in a fight outside the school gates in order to protect a pupil. His bravery and dedication were commemorated in the
Philip Lawrence Awards which recognise young people's achievements in making a positive difference to their communities. His life and work is marked within the school by the Philip Lawrence Friendship Garden. Following Lawrence's death, the school went through many years of difficult transition and appeared as part of the television drama
Ahead of the Class which followed the headship of
Marie Stubbs. In regards to Stubbs' term, Paul McGuire of the
South China Morning Post wrote "The fact that the school was deemed a national example of good practice after only four terms was a remarkable achievement by any standards." In 2006 head teacher Martin Tissot joined the staff; he is also now head teacher of
St Thomas More Catholic School, Wood Green. In 2009 the school became the fifth most improved school in the country. In 2010
Ofsted inspected the school and it was rated outstanding. The school also gained dual
specialisms in business and humanities. In March 2013 the school converted to academy status. ==School performance and inspection judgements==