SAA Quality of Education Statement

An exceptional educational experience that inspires successful lives and transforms our community 

Intent 
Rooted in our Christian vision of Courage, Compassion, and Community, and our motto ‘Together with God, we Achieve,’ St Augustine Academy delivers a broad, balanced, and ambitious curriculum. We nurture every student’s academic, spiritual, and moral growth, fostering lifelong learning and equipping them to flourish in society. 

Curriculum 
Our five-year curriculum, spanning a three-year Key Stage 3 and two-year Key Stage 4, covers the National Curriculum and offers academic, vocational, and creative subjects. All students can pursue the Ebacc pathway, with additional vocational options at KS4. Content is logically sequenced, building on prior knowledge, with a focus on literacy through explicit reading and vocabulary instruction. SMSC and PSHE are integrated into subjects, supported by tutor time, assemblies, and drop-down days. 

Teaching and Assessment 
Lessons are structured to build knowledge and skills progressively, supported by a consistent Assessment Calendar. Teachers provide regular feedback, check understanding, and plan interventions to address gaps, ensuring all students, including those with SEND, progress. 

Enrichment 
Our extensive extracurricular programme, including sports, performing arts, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, enriches students’ experiences. Trips, including residential visits abroad, enhance cultural capital. Careers education is embedded, with KS4 students receiving careers interviews to guide future steps. 

Outcomes 
We aim for students to leave as confident, compassionate individuals, well-prepared for further education, training, or employment, with the skills and values to lead fulfilling lives. 

24% or 36 pupils were entered for EBACC