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St Augustine Academy
- Secondary
- Maidstone ME16 8AE
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Based on the inspection date: 12 July 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils now behave very well in lessons and around the school.
Academic Progress: Too many pupils have gaps in their learning because they are often absent from school.
Qualifications and Training: There is now a strong training programme for teachers, led by the multi-academy trust.
Current Educational Practices: New resources help teachers improve, though not all are effective.
Strengths and Challenges: English and math teaching has improved, but overall results are still lagging.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents positively describe these opportunities as 'fantastic'.
Communication: Pupils and parents are supported by a strong pastoral team.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents positively describe these opportunities as 'fantastic'.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders make sure that pupils behave well and are safe.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders should strengthen their recent work to improve attendance.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is not tolerated. A strong pastoral team gives help to those who need it.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure that staff have the knowledge they need to record safeguarding information accurately.
Extracurricular Offerings: Exciting enrichment programme offers activities from weightlifting to sign language.
Outdoor Facilities: The range of activities includes chess and weightlifting.
Career Counselling Services: The school has a well-structured careers programme for all ages.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Work experience gives Year 10 pupils insight into life after school.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Specialist support for early reading stages is effective, especially for disadvantaged pupils.
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About Us
St Augustine Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 740 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 24% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | 15.1 | 19.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 24% | 48% | 31% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 4.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% | 27.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 39.45% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 22.68% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 11.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 15.49% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.11 | 2.56 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 92.84% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 136 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 87.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 23.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 28% | 48.66% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.49% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.16% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.38% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 30.86% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 41.56% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 24.39% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 14.21% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 17.9% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.43 | 2.78 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 93.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 90.53% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 25.23% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 49.41% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.32% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.64% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.42% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 1.76% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.55 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 14% 3 | 30.06% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 4 | 42.83% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 6% | 28.79% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 1 | 13.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 19.27% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.61 | 2.86 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 90.87% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 101 | 123 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 85.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 24.06% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 28% | 48.32% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.22% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.64% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% 1 | 29.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 3 | 41.45% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 7% | 26.38% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% 2 | 13.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 18.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.85 | 2.81 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 90.17% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 102 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 76.36% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 21.34% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 50.18% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.06% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.51% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 1.83% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.64% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 18% | 28.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 40.73% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 26.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 16.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 18.05% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 85.02% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 98 | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 47.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 21.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 30% | 49.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.48% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.15% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.98% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Augustine Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
