St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School, Peterborough
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Peterborough. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 54th-highest of the 78 schools in Peterborough with published results, and 9,801st of 14,452 across England. It was 94% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
- Capacity
- 94% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School in detail
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to St Augustine’s CE (VA) Junior School - we’re really glad you’re here. St Augustine’s is a happy, friendly school where children feel safe, cared for and excited about learning."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 68% of Year 6 pupils at St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Peterborough and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 61% in reading and 67% 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 CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
Across Peterborough, 95% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Peterborough lodged 74 appeals against primary school offers; 46 reached a hearing and 9 succeeded (19.6% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School are Brewster Avenue Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Good); Woodston Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 69% reading, 72% maths); Old Fletton Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 72% reading, 80% maths); and Nene Valley Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 82% reading, 78% maths).
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Brewster Avenue Infant SchoolWoodston Primary SchoolOld Fletton Primary SchoolNene Valley Primary School
Who goes there
36.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 50.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (36%), Asian (19%) and Mixed (14%).
In 2026, 25 pupils (11.5%) received SEN support and 4 (1.8%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Peterborough (Nene Valley Railway), about 480 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Guild House (opposite), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 692 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Peterborough (275), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School issued 5 suspensions, 2.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School are Clare Lodge (0.7 miles), The King's (The Cathedral) School (1.3 miles), Jack Hunt Academy (1.5 miles) and Stanground Academy (1.5 miles).
Clare LodgeThe King's (The Cathedral) SchoolJack Hunt AcademyStanground Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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 · 4 years agoThis judgement is from July 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2017 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
36.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 61% to 68% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 67% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 62% to 68% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.1
Avg class size
27.1
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Term dates
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Peterborough's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School is in Peterborough; for families living there:
- Peterborough's school travel policy: Mainstream school transport assistance policy
- How to apply: Apply online for school transport for 4 to 16 year olds
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 21
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 19 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
5 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 Peterborough is 16 (the median across 91 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
225 pupils
240 places
15 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Peterborough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Peterborough
Across Peterborough council
Places available
3,215
Applications
2,365
Got 1st preference
94.8%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Peterborough council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(10)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
25
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
13.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
217
Total Pupils
112
Boys
105
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
18.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,237
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,778
Per pupil
£1563k
Total funding
£129k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
14.3%
Persistent absence
251
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 CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
Questions parents ask about St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School
What are SATs results like at St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School?
Of the pupils at St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 68% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School is oversubscribed, Peterborough allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School?
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 240 places.
How big are the classes at St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School?
Classes at St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School average 27.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School?
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School has around 217 pupils on roll. 36% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School?
4.7% of sessions were missed at St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School in 2024/25. 14.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School?
Apply through Peterborough's coordinated admissions process, naming St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 19 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 5 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 Peterborough is 16 (the median across 91 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School?
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School is at Palmerston Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 9DH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)