St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
199
AGES
4 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Voluntary aided school
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Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(06/02/2024)
Full Report - All Reports
81%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)
Deanwood Drive
Rainham
Gillingham
ME8 9NP
01634371892

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. The school has undergone a number of changes in the last five years, including a change of leadership and some new staff. Since becoming headteacher of the school in September 2015, you have secured the necessary improvements to ensure that St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School remains an engaging, purposeful place in which to learn, and where the education provided is underpinned by its distinctive Catholic ethos. Your vision and passion for improving the learning experiences of every individual are very evident. You have an accurate view of the school’s strengths and areas for development. Consequently, you have clearly focused on the correct priorities and are taking effective action to address areas of weakness. An example of this is the improvements you have made to the provision for reading, following the dip in the progress made by higher-attaining pupils in 2017. These improvements have had a clear impact on the development of all pupils’ reading skills and, as a result, progress in reading is accelerating. The early years leads the way in ensuring that children get off to a strong start. Children enter the school with skills and abilities that are generally in line with those expected for their age. The language-rich environment and excellent support from adults ensure that children quickly develop the necessary learning skills to ensure that they are able to progress well. The majority of children achieve a good level of development by the time they reach the end of their Reception Year and are very well prepared for the challenges of key stage 1. The school is rightly proud of its Catholic ethos. The school achieves its vision to ensure that all pupils are supported to reach their full potential ‘in an atmosphere of stability, care and respect’. Staff and pupils are happy and proud of their school. During the inspection, pupils were enthusiastic about sharing their learning with us when we visited their classrooms and confidently explained what they were learning. Pupils throughout the school show positive attitudes to their learning. They are extremely polite and well mannered, and their conduct around the school is excellent. You have addressed the areas for development from the previous inspection well. You have ensured that the majority of teachers have high expectations of what their pupils can achieve and that pupils are given opportunities for active learning. We saw clear examples of this in pupils’ books and during our observations in the classrooms. These raised expectations have resulted in improved progress. However, you recognise that more still needs to be done to ensure that this improved practice is consistent across all year groups. You have also appropriately given priority to the teaching of reading. The focus on the teaching of phonics, teachers’ questioning skills and encouraging pupils to read for pleasure has contributed to more pupils reaching the standards of which they are capable. The pupils speak highly of the opportunities they have to read in the school and at the public library. One pupil said: ‘I love guided reading because it helps me understand the text even better.’ However, you are not complacent. Based on your analysis of the school’s performance in the national tests, you have identified what needs to be done to ensure that the school keeps on improving. You have correctly identified curriculum coverage, including challenge for the most able pupils, teaching and outcomes in reading and mathematics, in particular for girls, as well as the progress and attendance of disadvantaged pupils, as key priorities. You work hard to develop good relationships with parents and carers, providing pastoral care and support where necessary. The majority of parents who responded to the inspection questionnaire are very supportive of and complimentary about the school. They particularly value the commitment shown by the staff and the school’s caring ethos. One parent wrote: ‘The children respect the staff and therefore work harder for them.’ A few parents described isolated incidents where they felt the communication with the school had not been very helpful and could be improved. You and your team have worked hard to provide pupils with a broad, balanced and rich curriculum. You ensure that pupils are exposed to a wide range of educational experiences, including sports, music, art, drama and dance. You have ensured that the curriculum meets the needs of your pupils well and could be further enhanced by ensuring that the pupils apply their skills and knowledge to new contexts.

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 57 responses up to 26-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>28, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 57 responses up to 26-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>19, "strongly_disagree"=>14, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 57 responses up to 26-02-2024
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>49, "strongly_agree"=>5, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>14, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 57 responses up to 26-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>51, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 57 responses up to 26-02-2024
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>18, "strongly_agree"=>25, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>23, "strongly_disagree"=>21, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 57 responses up to 26-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>17, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>25, "strongly_disagree"=>42, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 24 responses up to 26-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>11} UNLOCK Figures based on 57 responses up to 26-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>19, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 57 responses up to 26-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>37, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 57 responses up to 26-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>54, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 57 responses up to 26-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>49, "agree"=>49, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 57 responses up to 26-02-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>35, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>21, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 57 responses up to 26-02-2024
Yes No {"yes"=>58, "no"=>42} UNLOCK Figures based on 57 responses up to 26-02-2024

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