St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Address: Deanwood Drive, Rainham
Town/City: Gillingham
County: Kent
Postcode: ME8 9NP
Telephone Number: 01634 371892
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Louise Prestidge
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 189 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.7%

Location and administration

URN: 118779
DfE Number: 887/3752
UKPRN: 10072736
UPRN: 200000901485
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Medway (E06000035)
Constituency: Gillingham and Rainham (E14001246)
Electoral Ward: Rainham South East (E05014462)
Diocese: RC19(Archdiocese of Southwark)

Easting & Northing: 580898E, 163428N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 20' 30.42" N 0° 35' 45.59" E
Plus Code: 9F328HRW+P9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Deanwood Primary School (0.3km)
  2. Parkwood Primary School (0.9km)
  3. Fairview Community Primary School (1.0km)
  4. Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.7km)
  5. Hempstead Junior School (1.8km)
  6. Hempstead Infant School (1.9km)
  7. Miers Court Primary School (1.9km)
  8. St Margaret's Church of England Junior School (2.4km)
  9. St Margaret's Infant School (2.4km)
  10. Rainham School for Girls (2.4km)
Governors

  • Mrs Claire Burns - Governor. Appointed on 14 June 2018 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 June 2026.
  • Mr John Byrne - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 5 January 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 4 January 2029.
  • Mr John Cole - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 November 2025.
  • Mr Simon Forghani-Ashrafi - Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 December 2025.
  • Mrs Janet Kuti - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Mrs Karen McIntyre - Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 28 March 2026.
  • Mr Maurilio Mergulhao - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 9 November 2029.
  • Fr Peter Murphy - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 January 2029.
  • Mrs Louise Prestidge - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Helen Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 31 October 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 October 2027.
  • Lisa Thompson - Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 29 June 2026.
  • Miss Olivia Watts - Governor. Appointed on 9 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 June 2026.