The St Augustine's Academy
Worksop, S81 0DW · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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65th of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 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 — 8.2/10 against 2,131 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| 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.
The St Augustine's Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% 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% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils take part in residential visits and can join the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 403 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the residential visits? How is the after-school club structured for children who need wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about The St Augustine's Academy
Overview
The inspection confirms that The St Augustine’s Academy has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils are described as “confident and enthusiastic about their learning” within an inclusive environment that promotes values such as kindness and resilience. The school benefits from strong leadership and a clear vision, with teachers providing helpful support and an ambitious curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils “enjoy attending” and appreciate the “wide variety of activities” and extra-curricular clubs on offer.
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and create environments where pupils feel “safe to share their ideas.”
- Reading is “prioritised” with effective phonics training and “carefully sequenced lessons” helping pupils catch up quickly.
- Leaders work “effectively” with The Forge Trust to provide training and support, ensuring staff workload is managed well.
- Early years children “enjoy learning outdoors” and develop confidence through collaborative problem-solving activities.
Areas to improve
- The school should develop teaching approaches to help pupils “consistently retrieve prior knowledge” to better understand broader themes and concepts.
- The school must provide appropriate training so staff can manage pupils with “complex behaviour needs consistently well,” ensuring greater consistency in applying the new behaviour policy.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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