St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Ilford
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Ilford. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 30th-highest of the 33 schools in Ilford with published results, and 8,618th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Redbridge (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School in detail
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, gymnastics, multi-sports, dance, choir and coding.
The school runs after-school care.
Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 84% and 85% in Redbridge and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 67% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 33 families put St Augustine's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 95 named it as one of their preferences, for 38 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School are Gearies Primary School (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 81% reading, 87% maths); Fullwood Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 97% maths); Newbury Park Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 75% reading, 74% maths); and Parkhill Junior School (0.7 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Augustine's Catholic Primary School.
Gearies Primary SchoolFullwood Primary SchoolNewbury Park Primary SchoolParkhill Junior School
What parents say
31 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 90% say their child is happy there and 44% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (44%).
Who goes there
73.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (25%), Black (23%) and Mixed (15%).
In 2026, 73 pupils (18%) received SEN support and 26 (6.4%) 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 autism.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Gants Hill Station, about 670 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gantshill Crescent, 60 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School are Valentines High School (0.5 miles), Oaks Park High School (0.8 miles), Ilford County High School (0.8 miles) and Seven Kings School (1 mile).
Valentines High SchoolOaks Park High SchoolIlford County High SchoolSeven Kings School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Some aspects are not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Augustine's creates a caring, inclusive community where all children, including those with additional needs, thrive together. The school offers an impressive range of enrichment activities from canoeing to visits to Rome, and pupils develop strong values through fundraising and supporting their peers. Staff consistently maintain high behaviour expectations and create routines that help pupils focus on learning from the earliest years.
Key Strengths
- Strong behaviour and discipline with clear expectations consistently applied from early years onwards
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers
- Well-organized curriculum in some subjects like science, where learning builds effectively over time
- Caring staff who swiftly resolve pupil concerns and foster a strong sense of community
- Broad enrichment activities and trips that engage all pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Phonics teaching is not consistent - some pupils are not developing reading accuracy and fluency quickly enough
- In some subjects, the precise knowledge pupils need to learn has not been clearly identified, affecting teaching focus
- Additional reading sessions do not give struggling readers enough time to secure phonics knowledge
- Governors' strategic oversight of the school's work and checks on education quality are not rigorous enough
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Canoeing, tai chi, choir, visits to Olympic Park, Stubbers Park, Fairplay House, annual visit to Rome, mosque and synagogue visits, play leaders, liturgical leaders, house captains, digital leader roles
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is a diverse and welcoming community where pupils behave well and enjoy a broad curriculum. However, evidence suggests some aspects of the school's work may not be as strong as at the previous inspection, particularly in reading and knowledge development in some subjects.
At a Glance
23.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
31 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 67% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 79% to 68% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.1
Avg class size
25.5
Infant (KS1)
27.6
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Augustine's Catholic Primary School.
- Top Marks250m away · Not yet graded
- Epsilon Education Gantshill670m away · Not yet graded
- Nelson Educare770m away · Not yet graded
- Super Star Sport Provision & Camp @ Newbury Park Primary School870m away · Not yet graded
- LSL - Ilford880m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Redbridge's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is in Redbridge; for families living there:
Apply to Redbridge for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 56
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 56 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 11 serious and 44 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Redbridge is 56 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
404 pupils
420 places
16 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Ilford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ilford
Across Redbridge council
Places available
4,215
Applications
3,417
Got 1st preference
88.2%
Got preferred school
97.8%
All primary applications across Redbridge council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
73
SEN Support
26
EHC Plans
24.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
406
Total Pupils
215
Boys
191
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
17.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,454
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,835
Per pupil
£2622k
Total funding
£130k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2%
Overall absence
13.2%
Persistent absence
371
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is St Augustine's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Redbridge allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School average 27.1 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School has around 406 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?
5.2% of sessions were missed at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 13.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Redbridge's coordinated admissions process, naming St Augustine's Catholic Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Augustine's Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 5 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Augustine's Catholic Primary School: Top Marks (250m away, registered, not yet graded), Epsilon Education Gantshill (670m away, registered, not yet graded) and Nelson Educare (770m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 56 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 11 serious and 44 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Redbridge is 56 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is at Cranbrook Road, Gants Hill, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6RG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)