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St Augustine Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Augustine Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Maidstone, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 736 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

736

Pupils

750

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

St Augustine Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Augustine Academy is managed by Kent and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Augustine Academy — School Information

Full address
Oakwood Road, Maidstone, ME16 8AE
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
32.9% of pupils
DfE URN
136923

Other Secondary Schools in Maidstone

If St Augustine Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Maidstone are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Augustine Academy

Is St Augustine Academy oversubscribed?

St Augustine Academy is operating close to its capacity of 750 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Augustine Academy?

St Augustine Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Kent before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Augustine Academy cover?

St Augustine Academy is a secondary school in Maidstone, Kent, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Augustine Academy?

St Augustine Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.