St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Hythe (Kent).
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
Located alongside Brockhill Country Park, with stunning views of the English Channel, St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is home to 210 pupils aged 4-11. We provide an education that emphasises values, academic achievement, and a genuine love for learning, helping each child develop in a supportive environment.
We warmly welcome children from all beliefs, cultures, and backgrounds. We regularly hold open mornings for families interested in joining St. Augustine s
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
12 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Archery
- Band
- Choir
- Computing
- Dance
- Dodgeball
- Drama
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Music
- Netball
- Forest School
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 149261
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kent
- Constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2022
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Suzanna Hellawell | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Brian Murphy | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Francesca Spencer | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Joe Ciantar | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Samuel Creighton | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Naomi Anderson | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jo Flaifil | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sarah Thompson | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Annabel De Sousa | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Jancy Prabha Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Louise Thorgrimsson Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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