St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Gillingham, ME8 9NP · Medway · primary school
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10th of 56 primary schools in Medway we can score, 76 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.0/10 against 4,318 of them, against 7.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Choir, Computing, Film, Dance, Languages, Comic club, Rubix cube club, and Art club. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 189 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum integrate the various clubs into daily learning?
What Ofsted said about St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "busy, happy hive of activity" where pupils are well cared for. The report highlights an ambitious curriculum, particularly in mathematics and reading, alongside strong pupil engagement and a supportive environment.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and meaningful," carefully sequenced so pupils "build on what they learn over time well."
- Staff are "experts in early reading," ensuring children learn phonics quickly and receive support if they fall behind.
- Pupils "learn to love reading," engaging with an interactive ‘reading forest’ and a wide range of books.
- The mathematics curriculum is "designed well," enabling pupils to solve problems "accurately and efficiently."
- Pupils’ wider development is strong, demonstrating values such as being "kind, caring, honest, brave, thankful and loving."
Areas to improve
- The school should support staff to secure "strong application to their learning consistently for all pupils," as some do not concentrate as well as they could.
- The school should ensure that the identification of pupils’ needs informs provision for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "consistently well," as current support effectiveness is "a little too variable."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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