St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, Gillingham

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am very proud to be the Headteacher at St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary school. We are a one form entry Catholic school; we exist to provide and promote excellence in learning and achievement in a Christ centred family environment. Our school is a vibrant, positive place that provides a safe and creative environment in which to learn."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance, drama, choir and art.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £9.00 per session.

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Medway and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 67% in reading and 60% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 18 families put St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 42 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School are Deanwood Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 41% reading, 41% maths); Parkwood Primary School (0.5 miles); Fairview Community Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); and Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 100% reading, 95% maths).

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

12.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 33 pupils (17.5%) received SEN support and 5 (2.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Rainham (Kent) Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Augustine School (adjacent), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 72 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Medway (250).

In 2024/25, St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 2.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.