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St Augustine Academy

Oakwood Road, Maidstone, ME16 8AE

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jul 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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35.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
35.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
6.4%
Basics 9-5
19.5%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

35.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2337.346.4
2023/2436.246.4
2024/2535.046.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.430.00
2023/24-0.800.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
24.2%
EBacc APS
2.93
EBacc 9-5
3.4%
EBacc 9-4
6.7%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Oakwood Park Grammar School
0.09 km away · Academy converter
Good
St Simon Stock Catholic School
0.34 km away · Academy converter
Good
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
0.62 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good
Bower Grove School
0.85 km away · Foundation special school
Outstanding
The Maplesden Noakes School
1.34 km away · Academy converter
Good

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About St Augustine Academy

St Augustine Academy is a secondary school in Maidstone, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.0. The school has around 736 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Oakwood Road, Maidstone, ME16 8AE | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Augustine Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Feb 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Augustine Academy

What is St Augustine Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Augustine Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are St Augustine Academy's latest exam results?
St Augustine Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.0. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is St Augustine Academy located?
St Augustine Academy is a secondary school in Maidstone, Kent (ME16 8AE).
How many pupils attend St Augustine Academy?
St Augustine Academy has around 736 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Augustine Academy with other schools?
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