St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Hythe
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Hythe, part of Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership. It has a Catholic religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 6 schools in Hythe with published results, and 9,595th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was 86% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 90% in reading and 62% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 36 families put St Augustine's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 62 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 9 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
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 Saltwood CofE Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 83% reading, 70% maths); Hythe Bay CofE Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 64% reading, 60% maths); Palmarsh Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 87% reading, 67% maths); and Lympne Church of England Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 96% reading, 92% maths).
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Saltwood CofE Primary SchoolHythe Bay CofE Primary SchoolPalmarsh Primary SchoolLympne Church of England Primary School
The trust
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is one of 33 schools run by Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership, an academy trust.
What parents say
63 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 62% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (62%).
Who goes there
14.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%) and Mixed (5%).
In 2026, 27 pupils (15.1%) received SEN support and 3 (1.7%) 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 Hythe Station (RHDR), about 780 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Harpswood Lane (opposite), 250 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Augustine's Catholic Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2022. Before that, as St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (URN 118761), it was rated Good in March 2015.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Augustine's is a caring community where pupils feel genuinely supported by staff and trusted to voice their concerns. Reading is prioritized through engaging, well-chosen books throughout the school, and pupils are given real responsibility through meaningful roles like worship leaders and eco-council members. The school successfully combines high academic expectations with strong character development.
Key Strengths
- Strong community spirit with excellent relationships across year groups and supportive buddy system
- Reading is a priority with well-chosen books throughout the school and effective phonics teaching
- Staff have confident subject knowledge and deliver lessons with clarity
- Pupils given meaningful leadership opportunities including worship leaders, school council, and eco-council roles
- Pupils well prepared for life beyond school with strong character development and understanding of school values
Areas for Improvement
- In some foundation subjects, there is not a consistently sharp link between intended learning and classroom activities, meaning pupils sometimes spend time on tasks that don't develop knowledge as intended
- Responsiveness to pupils with SEND needs during lessons could be more consistent, although pre-planned support resources are well-designed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Woodland activities, sign language lunchtime club, worship leader roles, school council, eco-council, house captain roles
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School has maintained good standards since its previous inspection. The school thrives on its strong sense of community with warm relationships between pupils and staff.
At a Glance
14.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
63 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 declined from 90% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 62% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 90% to 85% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.8
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
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Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 4 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
4 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 Kent is 11 (the median across 711 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.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
181 pupils
210 places
29 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Hythe
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hythe
Across Kent council
Places available
18,893
Applications
16,593
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
16.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
179
Total Pupils
86
Boys
93
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
16.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,562
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,328
Per pupil
£914k
Total funding
£33k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
6.5%
Persistent absence
169
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
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
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, 70% reached the expected standard in reading and 74% did so in maths.
What is St Augustine's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2022. Before that, as St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (URN 118761), it was rated Good in March 2015.
What is the catchment area for St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Kent 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 not full in 2025: it ran at 86% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School average 24.8 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 179 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 6.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Kent'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.
How many road collisions happen near St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 4 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 4 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 Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is at St John's Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4BE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)