History of St. Augustine's School

In 1932 the Canons Regular of St Augustine’s moved into Hoddesdon and founded the parish. In 1933, they called upon the Convent Sisters of Our Lady in Germany to help them further establish the parish. These pioneering Sisters were the first to provide Catholic education with the introduction of St. Augustine’s Primary School as a non-fee-paying school. In 1958 the Augustinian Canons left Hoddesdon and the Archdiocese of Westminster took over the parish.

You can see in detail the history of our school below, with a plethora of old photographs, newspaper cuttings, newsletters and children's work when they researched the history of our school. It brings to life how our school has transformed into the vibrant, engaging place of learning it is today.

​At St. Augustine’s, we integrate this charism into all aspects of school life, encouraging students to develop a strong, compassionate faith that calls them to love and serve others.  Our school community is built on the values of trust, perseverance, friendship and respect, seeking to follow Jesus Christ’s example of love and self-sacrifice. Father Julian, our parish priest and Religious Education school link governor, visits the school weekly.