St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Hythe, CT21 4BE · Kent · primary school
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177th of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 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 — 6.0/10 against 4,238 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
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 overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2025. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Forest School, Creepy Claws Club, and Rocksteady. Sports include football, netball, skateboarding, hockey, gymnastics, volleyball, golf, and bell boating. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 179 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 does a typical day look like for a child attending the after-school club? How does the Forest School curriculum link to the main classroom learning?
What Ofsted said about St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school is described as a community that “thrives on its sense of community,” characterised by “warm and supportive relationships” and high expectations for pupil achievement. Leaders and staff are united in their commitment to the school’s positive direction.
Strengths
- Pupils feel “well supported by staff” and trust adults to listen to their worries, fostering a secure environment where they “readily rise to meet” high expectations.
- Reading is a clear priority, with phonics taught well by staff with “strong subject expertise” and careful interventions provided for those needing additional support.
- Pupils are empowered through meaningful roles, such as worship leaders and eco-council members, and take pride in initiatives like the ‘Kindness Koala’ award.
- Staff possess “confident subject knowledge” and deliver a “well-considered curriculum” with clarity, ensuring pupils engage readily in lessons.
- The school effectively prepares pupils for life beyond school, fostering character, resilience, and teamwork through activities like outdoor woodland sessions.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, there is not a “consistently sharp link between the intended learning and the activities planned in lessons,” meaning pupils sometimes spend time on tasks that do not develop knowledge as intended.
- While pre-emptive resources for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well-designed, there is not always sufficient “responsiveness... when some pupils with SEND need more help in the moment.”
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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