St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
107%
Capacity
225
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Lewisham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 225 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Denise Duffus, it falls under Lewisham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 642nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 59 in Lewisham.
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 30 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Gymnastics, Netball, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Film Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lewisham, St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Dunfield Road, London, Lewisham, SE6 3RD |
| Headteacher | Denise Duffus |
| Local Authority | Lewisham |
| Number of Pupils | 225 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.4% |
| School Capacity | 225 / 210 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Sept 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
642nd of 13,686
Nationally
149th of 1,592
In London
2nd of 59
In Lewisham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
86%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
86%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
60
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dunfield Road, London
Lewisham, SE6 3RD
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