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St Augustine Academy

Academy sponsor led · Maidstone · ME16 8AE

Ages 11–16 · 673 pupils · Kent

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

36.2

Overall absence

9.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-03-03

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.80
−20+2
Attainment 836.2
English & maths grade 5+27%
English & maths grade 4+50%
EBacc entry35%

EBacc APS: 3.1

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)32.9%
Unauthorised2.6%
Authorised absence
7.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.2%
Enrolments in measure
790

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill90%

673 pupils · 750 places

Pupils on roll
673
Boys / girls
354 / 319
School capacity
750
Capacity fill
673 / 750 (90%)
Free school meals
35.5%
FSM pupils
239
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Canterbury
Governance
Academy trust: WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Woodard Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mr Steffan Ball

Location

Address
Oakwood Road
Postcode
ME16 8AE
Town
Maidstone
County
Kent
Local authority
Kent
District
Maidstone
Constituency
Maidstone and Malling
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
12 on roll / 12 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Maidstone, Kent, 673 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 35.5%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Canterbury.

Open schools in Maidstone
68
Secondary schools in Maidstone
12
Academies among open schools in Maidstone
32% (22)
Open schools in ME16
16
Secondary in ME16
5
Open schools in Kent LA
713
Secondary in Kent LA
100

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in MaidstoneNear ME16

  • Oakwood Park Grammar School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Maidstone · ME16 8AH · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att864.9
    • P80.6
    • EM5+96%
    • Absence5.2%

    0.1 miles away

  • St Simon Stock Catholic School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Maidstone · ME16 0JP · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att847.9
    • P80.2
    • EM5+44%
    • Absence8.2%

    0.2 miles away

  • The Maplesden Noakes School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Maidstone · ME16 0TJ · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att836.7
    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+18%
    • Absence10.1%

    0.8 miles away

  • Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Maidstone · ME16 0SF · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att866.3
    • P80.6
    • EM5+86%
    • Absence6.0%

    0.9 miles away

  • Maidstone Grammar School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Maidstone · ME15 7BT · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att866.6
    • P80.5
    • EM5+88%
    • Absence5.6%

    1.4 miles away

  • Invicta Grammar School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Maidstone · ME14 5DS · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att871.1
    • P80.8
    • EM5+93%
    • Absence4.4%

    1.7 miles away

  • Valley Park School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Maidstone · ME14 5DT · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att839.2
    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+28%
    • Absence8.1%

    1.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Steffan Ball
Telephone
01622752490
Website
http://www.saa.woodard.co.uk/

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