St Augustine's CofE Academy
68%
Capacity
51
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Augustine's CofE Academy
St Augustine's CofE Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Staffordshire community, welcoming children from age 5 to 9. The school has 51 pupils on roll, operating at 68% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Augustine's CofE Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Walker, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
St Augustine's CofE Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 10 applications for 6 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Augustine's CofE Academy include Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Football, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Staffordshire, St Augustine's CofE Academy is one of the options available in the West Midlands 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 | 5 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Pipehay Lane, Ashbourne, East Staffordshire, DE6 5BY |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Walker |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 51 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.2% |
| School Capacity | 51 / 75 (68% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed6
10
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
6 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Pipehay Lane, Ashbourne
East Staffordshire, DE6 5BY
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