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St Augustine's Priory, London

All-through
Other independent school
Girls
Ages 2–18

St Augustine's Priory is an independent school for girls aged 2 to 18 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2024.

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Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

St Augustine's Priory in detail

St Augustine's Priory in its own words

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to St Augustine's Priory, a visionary Catholic girls' school, with boys in our Preps and Pre-Preps, set in 13 acres of beautiful grounds in Ealing. Founded in 1634, we are proud of our rich heritage and pioneering spirit."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care, from £4.10 per day.

Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Results

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Augustine's Priory can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other independent schools to St Augustine's Priory are St Benedict's School (0.7 miles, selective); La Chouette School (0.7 miles, Good); Durston House School (0.8 miles); and The Japanese School (0.9 miles, Good).

St Benedict's SchoolLa Chouette SchoolDurston House SchoolThe Japanese School

Where pupils go next

Of the 11 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 100% went on to university or other higher education.

Who goes there

In 2026, 70 pupils (21.2%) received SEN support and 3 (0.9%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

The nearest tram or metro stop is Hanger Lane Station, about 630 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hillcrest Road (W5) (->s), 60 metres away.

Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Christine Macallister
Pupils:330
LA:Ealing
Phone:02089972022
Address:Hillcrest Road, Ealing, London, W5 2JL
Admissions:Selective
Status:open
Opened:1 January 1948

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 3 July 2006, before the latest ISI inspection.

  • Routine Inspection

    12 November 2024

    PDF
  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    2 November 2021

    PDF
  • Regulatory Compliance

    6 December 2017

    PDF
  • Integrated

    27 November 2012

    PDF
View full ISI report page
URN:101946
UKPRN:10014067
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Ealing Central and Acton
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

About

St Augustine's Priory School, is an independent Catholic girls' school with boys in the Nursery in the London Borough of Ealing, England. It caters from Nursery children to Sixth Form.

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At a Glance

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Secondary Performance (GCSE)

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Augustine's Priory can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

GCSE Subjects Offered

Religious Studies144
English Language144
English Literature144
Biology104
Geography80
Chemistry72
Physics64
Drama58
Art and Design46
Spanish44
Physical Education40
Computer Science28
Classical Civilisation24
Mathematics22
French22
Other Modern Languages19
Music18
Latin5
Dance1

2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools

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Keep up with St Augustine's Priory

Before and after school care

Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Augustine's Priory.

  • Camp Beaumont - St Augustine's PrioryAt the school · Not yet graded
  • Boom Sports - Holy Family740m away · Not yet graded

Getting There

Tube / Metro / Tram

Hanger Lane Station
633m · 10 min walk
Park Royal
666m · 11 min walk
Park Royal Underground Station
671m · 11 min walk

Bus Stops

Hillcrest Road (W5) (->S)
61m · 1 min walk
Audley Road (W5) (S-bound)
371m · 6 min walk
Mount Avenue (->S)
538m · 9 min walk
Brunswick Road / Garrick Close (->E)
571m · 9 min walk
Brunswick Road / Sandall Road (->E)
591m · 10 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
40
Fatal
1
Serious
11
Children hurt
0

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 40 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 11 serious and 28 slight.

No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.

3 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 Ealing is 61 (the median across 115 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

64%

Available places

330 pupils

513 places

183 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - London

Medium pressure
New homes approved:114,409
Projected new pupils:20,594

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London

Across Ealing council

Low demand council-wide0.97 applications per place

Places available

3,740

Applications

3,627

Got 1st preference

73.0%

Got preferred school

93.7%

All secondary applications across Ealing council (2026/27), not just this school.

Inspection History

3 July 2006

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

70

SEN Support

3

EHC Plans

22.1%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

330

Total Pupils

6

Boys

324

Girls

2026 academic year

Questions parents ask about St Augustine's Priory

What are GCSE results like at St Augustine's Priory?

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Augustine's Priory can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

When was St Augustine's Priory last inspected?

St Augustine's Priory is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2024.

How many pupils go to St Augustine's Priory?

St Augustine's Priory has around 330 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to St Augustine's Priory?

St Augustine's Priory is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.

Does St Augustine's Priory have a breakfast club or after-school club?

Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Camp Beaumont - St Augustine's Priory (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. 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 Priory?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 40 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 11 serious and 28 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 3 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 Ealing is 61 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).

Where is St Augustine's Priory?

St Augustine's Priory is at Hillcrest Road, Ealing, London, W5 2JL.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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