The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 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
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 14.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Head
- Mrs Louise Prestidge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9NP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDeanwood Primary School
Primary · 322m away
Parkwood Primary School
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Fairview Community Primary School
Primary · 981m away
Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Hempstead Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Miers Court Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Primary · 2.4km away
St Margaret's Infant School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School currently has 204 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 Gillingham, ME8 9NP, in the Medway 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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