St Augustine Academy
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 35.1 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.
- Attainment 8:
- 35.1
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 35%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.80
- Confidence interval:
- [-1.05, -0.56]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 149 | 35.1 | — | 34.9% | 24.2% | 2.9 |
| 2023/2024 | 140 | 36.2 | -0.80 | 44.3% | 35.0% | 3.1 |
| 2022/2023 | 153 | 37.3 | -0.43 | 42.0% | 39.0% | 3.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 141 | 42.0 | -0.43 | 55.0% | 26.0% | 3.4 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Kent for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 136923 |
| Local authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Principal Steffan Ball |
| Trust | WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | ME16 8AE |
| Latest pupils | 149 |
| FSM eligible | 32.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Oakwood Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AE
http://www.saa.woodard.co.uk/View local authority page1622752490| DfE number | 4000 |
| UKPRN | 10034935 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 20 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 25 Sept 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Publication date | 25 Sept 2023 |