St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9AL · Kent · primary school
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367th 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 — 4.0/10 against 3,249 of them, against 4.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
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, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 241 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 roll exceeding capacity by 1, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? Since the inspection is recent but uses a new grading system, how do you explain the separate area grades to parents? How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School is described as a “caring and inclusive community” where pupils feel safe, valued, and proud of their diversity. While attendance, behaviour, and early years provision meet the “expected standard,” the report identifies that achievement for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is variable and requires improvement.
Strengths
- Attendance rates now “match, or better, national averages” due to rigorous analysis and timely interventions by leaders.
- The school environment is “calm, orderly and respectful,” with rare incidents of poor behaviour and strong pupil trust in staff.
- Children in Reception make a “secure start” with a well-considered curriculum, productive staff interactions, and prioritised reading skills.
- Leaders have created an “inclusive culture” where pupils feel known and cared for, supported by effective pastoral care and extra-curricular activities.
- Staff engage positively with parents, building “robust relationships” that reflect a commitment to celebrating diversity.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff use assessment more effectively to identify and close knowledge gaps, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND need to make “rapid progress” to achieve well across the curriculum, as current outcomes are inconsistent.
- Leaders should sustain the development of a “coherent professional learning programme” to build collective expertise and enable expert teaching across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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