St Augustine Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Oakwood Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8AE |
| Phone | 01622752490 |
| Reference Number | 136923 |
St Augustine Academy is performing well overall, with notable strengths in safeguarding, attendance, and the quality of teaching. The school has made significant improvements since the last inspection, particularly in behaviour and curriculum design, creating an inclusive environment where pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. However, while pupils are thriving personally, their overall attainment in national examinations, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, remains below national averages, indicating areas that require continued focus and improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 736 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.17%
Girls: 47.83% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 24.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 72 | 72 | 144 |
| 8 | 98 | 81 | 179 |
| 9 | 74 | 70 | 144 |
| 10 | 60 | 59 | 119 |
| 11 | 80 | 70 | 150 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 66.3% |
| White, Other | 7.1% |
| Unclassified | 6.4% |
| African | 4.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.9% |
| Indian | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 03 Mar 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Mar 2026 | School inspection |
| 12 Jul 2023 | School inspection |
| 20 Feb 2018 | Full inspection |
| 01 Oct 2014 | Full inspection |
| 11 Dec 2012 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Effective safeguarding measures in place
- Positive culture of attendance and behaviour
- Broad and ambitious curriculum well planned for pupil engagement
- Significant improvements in teaching quality since the last inspection
- Strong pastoral support for students
- Inclusive practices for pupils with SEND
Areas for Improvement
- Overall attainment and progress in national examinations below national averages
- Inconsistent use of assessment information affecting some pupils' learning
- Less precision in checking the impact of support for disadvantaged pupils
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 35.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 20.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 34.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 81 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 111 | 8 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 2 |
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