St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 9NPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Gillingham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 110 schools in Medway. It ranks 3rd of 18 primary schools in Gillingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 November 2013, report published 12 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 February 2024
School is a busy, happy hive of activity for pupils. There is always something going on to interest and inform them. For example, during the inspection some pupils were involved in a geography field trip and others were taking part in cycling safety sessions. Pupils are well cared for. Staff know them well and respond to their needs effectively. This helps pupils to feel safe and heard. Pupils know that if they have any concerns, they can raise them using class 'worry boxes'. They have confidence in staff to address any issues, which are rare. Pupils mostly behave well, in keeping with the school's expectations. They follow instructions and work hard. Occasionally, a few pupils do not concentrate as well as they should which means they do not learn as well as they might. Disruption in lessons is rare. The school is an orderly environment. At play and lunchtimes pupils enjoy using the extensive grounds. They get along well together. Pupils keenly take part in all that school life has to offer. Whether joining book panels, taking on additional responsibilities, or helping write child-friendly policies, their views are valued and their involvement is strong.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, some pupils do not concentrate and apply themselves to their learning as well as they could. This means they do not learn as well as they might. The school should continue to support staff to secure strong application to their learning consistently for all pupils.
- The effectiveness of support for pupils with SEND is a little too variable. Where pupils are not supported as well, sometimes they do not access and participate in the planned learning fully. The school should ensure that the careful identification of pupils' needs informs provision in classes and across subjects consistently well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
189 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deanwood Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 28% met the expected standard |
| Parkwood Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Fairview Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 90% met the expected standard |
| Hempstead Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louise Prestidge
- Phone
- 01634371892
- Address
- Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 9NP
- Local authority
- Medway
- URN
- 118779
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.