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St Augustine Academy
Oakwood Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AE, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.2 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
736
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 35.1, the school is performing in the top 94% nationally, although only 46% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction may be a consideration, as recent Ofsted reports indicate that the school requires improvement. The low LocaleIQ score of 8.2 suggests it is less competitive compared to other institutions in the area, which may be a factor for parents to consider.
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Last inspected: 12 July 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 35.1 | Bottom 6% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 46% | Bottom 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 20% | Bottom 4% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 24% | Bottom 12% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 7% | Bottom 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.3%
White Other7.1%
Black African4.6%
Mixed Other3.9%
Asian Indian2.6%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Other1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.27027, 0.49925 · ME16 8AE
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN136923
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.saa.woodard.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Augustine Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Augustine Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 July 2023.
Is St Augustine Academy a good school?
St Augustine Academy scores 8.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Augustine Academy in GCSEs?
St Augustine Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.1. 46% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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