St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
London, SE6 3RD · Lewisham · primary school
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28th of 63 primary schools in Lewisham we can score, 64 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 — 7.4/10 against 3,027 of them, against 6.6/10 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 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
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's Catholic Primary School and Nursery 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%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 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
With the most recent inspection in 2024, what specific improvements have been made to teaching since that visit? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs support pupils who need extra time to settle or complete homework?
What Ofsted said about St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Overview
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery continues to be a good school, where pupils are well cared for and feel safe. The report highlights that pupils achieve well, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics, within a diverse community that celebrates differences. Leaders are currently refining curriculum thinking to help pupils achieve as highly in other subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils have a "genuine love of reading" and gain confidence to read fluently due to high-quality phonics training and effective support for those falling behind.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and coherent," with learning sequenced to allow pupils to acquire sufficient knowledge over time, such as in physical education.
- Pupils are described as "kind and polite," with older pupils actively helping younger ones navigate the school environment.
- Staff adapt teaching effectively for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they gain similar knowledge to their peers.
- The school promotes personal development through healthy relationship education, school trips, and a wide range of after-school clubs.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to ensure pupils are supported to understand subject-specific vocabulary precisely, as current understanding is sometimes not accurate enough.
- Teachers must ensure pupils have a "secure foundational knowledge" before introducing new ideas, as occasional gaps hinder understanding of new concepts.
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 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 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
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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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