Students and Parents

Within a culture of high expectations, St Augustine Academy nurtures and develops the individual gifts, talents and interests of each and every student.

In support of this, the Academy structure is based on small learning communities called “Chapters”. As a member of a Chapter, students have the highest quality pastoral care and are personally known, valued and supported in their learning by a designated mentor.

We are committed to personalising our provision for all students, including those with special talents or educational needs, in an inclusive mainstream setting. Students with particular needs (as identified by our careful monitoring) may benefit from additional support to access the curriculum effectively or, if they have marked aptitudes, may need specialist support to ensure they reach their full potential.

Every student has the opportunity to gain additional responsibilities in the Academy – from prefects to mentors, from sports leaders to running clubs and being ambassadors. All our students are encouraged to develop their own leadership skills.

Through our local, national and global partnerships, we provide opportunities for all students to take part in a range of visits, trips and activities across the globe.

We are committed to forming a genuine partnership with families and carers, as we strongly believe this will support students in achieving their potential. We encourage all parents and carers to take an active interest in the Academy and their child’s education. To help, we will communicate regularly with parents and carers to ensure that they are kept informed of their children’s progress.

Please see below for reference copies of documents we would suggest you to read to familiarise yourself with our expectations of our students.