St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
100%
Capacity
210
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Darlington community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 210 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Augustine's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katie Whitehead, it falls under Darlington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1064th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 26 in Darlington.
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 106 applications for 30 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Library, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Dance, Swimming, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Darlington, St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the North East 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Beechwood Avenue, St Augustine's RC Primary School, Darlington, Darlington, DL3 7HP |
| Headteacher | Katie Whitehead |
| Local Authority | Darlington |
| Number of Pupils | 210 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.1% |
| School Capacity | 210 / 210 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (83%)
1064th of 13,686
Nationally
53rd of 677
In North East
1st of 26
In Darlington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
83%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
83%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
106
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Beechwood Avenue, St Augustine's RC Primary School, Darlington
Darlington, DL3 7HP
Beechwood Avenue, St Augustine's RC Primary School, Darlington
Darlington, DL3 7HP
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