St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in South Gloucestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School.

Bristol, BS166QR Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 60.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
24 May 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Boscombe Crescent
Downend
Bristol, BS166QR
Phone
1454866690
Website
staugustinedownend.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109268
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Boscombe Crescent, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6QR
Website
www.staugustinedownend.org.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Clifton
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
184
Free School Meals
15.8% (29 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
60.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 109.0
2023 101.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
184 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+6.5 per year)

Up 6.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Created by God to love and learn."

Respect Love Humility Courage Responsibility Compassion Perseverance Service Honesty Curiosity

Catholic ethos with Religious Education at the heart of school life, liturgical calendar, Mass and sacraments, and close collaboration with Clifton Diocese; inclusive approach to other faiths; parental withdrawal rights for RSE.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mark Hilliam welcomes visitors with a warm, inviting tone and emphasizes a strong sense of community, pride in students’ achievements, and openness to contact via email or phone.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

First Lego League – Lego robotics competitions (national finals) After-school clubs run by staff each term (including computing and coding) and outside providers for sports/arts

Sports

Football Tag Rugby Netball Hockey Athletics Cricket

Curriculum Highlights

Phonics: Unlocking Letters and Sounds (ULS) for EYFS/KS1; Spelling Shed for KS2; Sounds Discovery intervention Reading and Writing: daily class novels, home-reading records, wide reading schemes (ULS phonics, Oxford Reading Tree, Project X, Tree Tops) Maths: White Rose scheme; 'Try it, Use it, Prove it' approach; multiplication tables learning with certificates/badges; magpie tins for tables Religious Education: Catholic curriculum with God Matters; Journey in Love for RSE; withdrawal option for RSE Computing: weekly computing lessons; TT Rockstars, Scratch, Kodu, Infant Video Toolkit; ESafety integration Music: Charanga Musical School Scheme; singing assemblies; peripatetic lessons available via South Gloucestershire Music Hub Latin: KS2 Latin with Minimus course; learning through listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding Geography, History, Art & DT, Science: enquiry-based learning and progression maps; fieldwork and local context connections PE: at least two hours per week; outdoor/in indoor PE; use of Signature Sports coaches; additional sports clubs and camping programs Reading and Phonics: explicit emphasis on reading aloud, fluency, and vocabulary development

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

St Augustine’s Wrap Around Club

SEND Provision

SEND Information Report 2024-25 (PDF)

Admissions Criteria

Admissions Policy 2025-2026 (pdf)

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