St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School
London, NW6 5SN · Westminster · secondary school
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11th of 11 secondary schools in Westminster we can score. 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 — 6.1/10 against 194 of them, against 3.9/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 35.6 · 26 | 30% | 0.78 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.11 · 58 | 25% | 1.44 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.7 · 32 | 10% | 0.32 |
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 Federated Schools: CE High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.11 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 953 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,000. 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 47 places currently spare, how does the school manage class sizes for new intakes? How does the curriculum support pupils to close the gap between their Progress 8 score and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 above the national figure?
What Ofsted said about St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School
Overview
St Augustine’s Federated Schools: CE High School is judged ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ personal development. The school fosters a calm, purposeful environment guided by core values of kindness and inclusion, where pupils are safe, happy, and well cared for. Leaders have constructed an ambitious curriculum and provide an exceptionally wide range of activities, though some inconsistencies in teaching standards remain.
Strengths
- Leaders promote ‘wider personal development through a rich set of experiences’, including an ‘extremely thoughtful curriculum’ that allows pupils to debate opinions and beliefs.
- The school offers an ‘exceptional careers programme’ involving all pupils, with strong support for sixth-form students regarding university applications and work placements.
- Staff identify and meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, using effective strategies and regular training.
- Leaders place a ‘high priority on reading’, providing enrichment opportunities such as funded bookshop visits to help pupils read ‘fluently and with confidence’.
- Staff workload is managed considerately, and the governing body provides ‘appropriate challenge and support to leaders’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should develop teachers’ expertise to ‘identify and address any gaps in pupils’ understanding consistently’, as teaching does not always clarify misunderstandings timely.
- Leaders should ensure all staff maintain ‘consistently high standards for the quality of work produced’ and support pupils to focus, as expectations are not always high enough.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff are well trained to identify concerns and leaders respond timely to risks.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.0 |
| 2024/25 | 44.3 |
| 2025/26 | 42.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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