St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Bristol (South Gloucestershire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We hope this website gives you an insight into the nature of our distinctive school. Founded in 1970 and being part of the Diocese of Clifton, ours is a family orientated school which is part of the Parish of St Augustine of Canterbury, Downend and St John Fisher, Frenchay.
Learning is at the heart of everything we do and our school is open and welcome to everyone wishing a Christian education for their child. Our aim is to provide our children with the best possible education academically, spiritually, culturally and emotionally. We are an inclusive school, serving a rich and diverse community.
Here is a welcome message in many of the languages within our school and parish community: If you would like to ask any questions in regard to sending your child to our school we would be very happy for you to call or e-mail us with any questions you may have.
Just e-mail St Augustines Downend has been a primary school which has been pleased to welcome children living in our local community for over 50 years. We would be delighted to hear from you.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Charanga (Music)
- Letters and Sounds
- Numicon
- Oxford Reading Tree
- White Rose Maths
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Sing UpRecognised award
- School Games MarkSport
Key facts
- URN
- 109268
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Constituency
- Filton and Bradley Stoke
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Carol Lawler | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Janine McCann Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Stephen Wells | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Isabella Helen Harding | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Anna Jenkins | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Kirsty Blackford | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Carol Lawler | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Anselm Jacobs | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Daniel McConnell | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Elsie Lau | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Mandy Yau | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr John Fenlon | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record