The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 18 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 184
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 17.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mr Mark Hilliam (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2010 | 07 July 2010
Full inspection
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Boscombe Crescent, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6QR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDownend School
Secondary · 351m away
Stanbridge Primary School
Primary · 531m away
Bromley Heath Junior School
Primary · 584m away
Bromley Heath Infant School
Primary · 605m away
Barley Close Community Primary School
Primary · 885m away
Blackhorse Primary School
Primary · 916m away
Emersons Green Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School currently has 184 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School take?
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is in Bristol, BS16 6QR, in the South Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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