Is St Augustine's Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 25 June 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 290th of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Augustine's Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 67% of pupils at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

St John's Road, Hythe, CT21 4BE

Local ranking290th of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 25 June 2025.

Continues from St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (URN 118761) since 1 September 2022. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 67.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 11.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 70.0%
Writing (Expected): 85.0%
Maths (Expected): 74.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 78.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 27

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 161
Boys: 86 (48%)
Girls: 93 (52%)
Capacity: 210 (85% full)
SEND: 19.9%
FSM Eligible: 16.1%
EAL: 8.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.6%
SEN Support: 19.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,354/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 80.8%
White Other: 9.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 4.3%
Mixed Other: 1.9%
Other: 1.9%
Asian Chinese: 0.6%
Black African: 0.6%

80.8%

White British

9.9%

White Other

4.3%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01303266578

headteacher@st-augustines-hythe.kent.sch.uk

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St John's Road

Hythe, South East

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Administrative

URN: 149261
UKPRN: 10090965
Establishment No.: 3718
Trust: KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP

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