St Augustine Academy, Maidstone
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a caring, inclusive school where every pupil is welcomed and valued. Staff are committed to helping all pupils succeed, with particular strength in supporting those who find learning or behaviour challenging. The school celebrates diversity, provides excellent pastoral care, and has created a happy community where pupils take pride in belonging.
Key Strengths
- Strong improvements in pupil behaviour and attendance, now in line with national averages
- Well-designed, ambitious curriculum taught effectively with good support for pupils catching up in reading and maths
- Inclusive environment with excellent pastoral care and support for pupils with SEND
- Comprehensive enrichment activities and extracurricular clubs
- Positive school culture where pupils feel safe, welcomed and valued
Areas for Improvement
- GCSE results remain below national averages, particularly for disadvantaged pupils
- Inconsistency in how teachers use assessment information to correct pupil errors
- Need for greater precision in checking impact of support for disadvantaged pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have created an open culture where safety is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, making pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Theatre visits, Houses of Parliament visits, gardening club, podcasting club, retro gaming club, chess club, music lessons, drama, dance, sporting opportunities, charity fundraising events, school council, head student roles, food ambassador roles, chaplaincy team
St Augustine Academy is an inclusive school where leaders have made significant improvements to curriculum and teaching since the last inspection. The school has created a positive culture focused on attendance, behaviour, and pupil wellbeing.
At a Glance
35.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.1
Avg class size
29
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
673 pupils
750 capacity
77 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Maidstone
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Maidstone
Admissions Demand - Kent
Places available
19,410
Applications
18,281
Got 1st preference
80.6%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across Kent (2025/26)
Inspection History(15)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.10258%
Overall absence
27.30819%
Persistent absence
769
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Augustine Academy
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
West Borough Primary School
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
Jubilee Primary School
Brunswick House Primary School
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
Palace Wood Primary School
Barming Primary School
Allington Primary School
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