St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Stamford
St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Stamford, part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2022. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 10th-highest of the 10 schools in Stamford with published results, and 11,625th of 14,452 across England. It was 56% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Lincolnshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 68% of Year 6 pupils at St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 71% in Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 58% in reading and 58% 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 Voluntary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 14 families put St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy as their first choice and 42 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy are St George's Church of England Aided Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 74% reading, 70% maths); The Bluecoat School (0.3 miles, Requires improvement, 74% reading, 65% maths); Stamford St Gilberts Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 80% reading, 85% maths); and Malcolm Sargent Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 80% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy.
St George's Church of England Aided Primary SchoolThe Bluecoat SchoolStamford St Gilberts Church of England Primary SchoolMalcolm Sargent Primary School
The trust
St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy is one of 36 schools run by Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
All 36 schools in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust
What parents say
32 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that pupils behave well (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).
Who goes there
45.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 4.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 23 pupils (22.3%) received SEN support and 15 (14.6%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stamford Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stamford Free Church (opposite), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 125 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy issued 10 suspensions, 8.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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; DfE school workforce census; 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 · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Augustine's is a caring school where children thrive and feel valued. The early years provision is exceptional, and reading is taught brilliantly with pupils making quick progress. Teachers work hard to support all children to succeed, especially those who find learning challenging or need extra help.
Key Strengths
- Early years provision is outstanding, with expertly planned activities that help children develop social, communication and learning skills
- Reading is a priority with consistent phonics teaching, regular progress checks, and well-matched reading books that help pupils learn quickly
- Broad, ambitious curriculum is well-sequenced so pupils build knowledge over time and make connections between topics
- Strong support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, helping them flourish alongside their peers
- Pupils develop good character through school virtues, leadership opportunities, assemblies and enrichment activities
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not always check pupils' understanding carefully enough, meaning learning activities are not always adapted to correct misconceptions or provide sufficient challenge
- Too many disadvantaged pupils are frequently absent from school, which prevents them from accessing the full curriculum and achieving their best
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and leaders have created a positive culture that prioritises pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs that develop sporting and artistic talents, memorable trips and visits
St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a warm and welcoming primary school where pupils are happy and feel safe. The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection and provides caring, individualised support for all pupils, including those with SEND and disadvantaged backgrounds.
At a Glance
45.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
32 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 58% to 68% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 58% to 64% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 67% to 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.0
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
22.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy.
- EcoCoach at St George's � Out of School Provision220m away · Not yet graded
- Power Play Activity Camps LTD670m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Lincolnshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Lincolnshire; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 13
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 9 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
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 Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 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
56%
Available places
118 pupils
210 places
92 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Stamford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stamford
Across Lincolnshire council
Places available
8,940
Applications
6,453
Got 1st preference
96.3%
Got preferred school
99.7%
All primary applications across Lincolnshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
15
EHC Plans
36.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
103
Total Pupils
50
Boys
53
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
12.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,009
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,431
Per pupil
£883k
Total funding
£76k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.3%
Overall absence
25.9%
Persistent absence
116
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 Voluntary Academy
Questions parents ask about St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy
What are SATs results like at St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Of the pupils at St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 68% reached the expected standard in reading and 64% did so in maths.
What is St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2022, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, Lincolnshire 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 Voluntary Academy?
St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 56% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Classes at St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy average 22 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy has around 103 pupils on roll. 46% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
7.3% of sessions were missed at St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy in 2024/25. 25.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Apply through Lincolnshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy 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 Voluntary Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy: EcoCoach at St George's � Out of School Provision (220m away, registered, not yet graded) and Power Play Activity Camps LTD (670m 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 Voluntary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 9 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 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 Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy is at Kesteven Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1SR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)