St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Belvedere, DA17 5HP · Bexley · primary school
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16th of 55 primary schools in Bexley we can score, 60 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.0/10 against 2,071 of them, against 7.9/10 nationally. 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| 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 CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 15.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Bible Club, Ukulele Club, iRock, Musical Theatre Club, Street Dance Club, Multi Sports Club, Gymnastics Club, and Football club. Trips include visits to Sayers Croft and Lesnes. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 192 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 Musical Theatre Club?
What Ofsted said about St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a school where pupils are “excited to learn,” feel safe, and benefit from a “calm and purposeful” environment underpinned by a strong Christian ethos.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “highly positive attitudes to their education” and are “confident and resilient learners” within a caring community.
- The curriculum is “well-sequenced” in most subjects, with clear aims for essential knowledge, such as in history.
- Staff “identify the needs of pupils with SEND very well,” allowing them to access ambitious opportunities alongside peers.
- Children in Reception make “excellent progress,” and outcomes in national phonics tests have “improved significantly.”
- Attendance is strong due to staff “vigilance, care and determination” and constructive work with families.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum does not clearly identify important knowledge, leaving pupils’ understanding “not secure.”
- Activity choices are sometimes not “closely connected to the ambitious aims of the curriculum,” limiting knowledge building.
- Teaching for relationships and health education is “not consistently adapted for pupils with SEND,” creating gaps in safety knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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