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St Augustine's Catholic High School
Stonepits Lane, Hunt End, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5LX, Worcestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.2 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
966
Capacity
1,005
Ages
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 42% nationally. The school boasts a 76% pass rate for English and Maths at grade 4 or above, and 46% at grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills among students. Additionally, 76% of pupils progress to university, with a notable 23% attending top-third institutions, although the EBacc entry rate of 31% suggests room for improvement in this area.
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Last inspected: 16 April 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.3 | Top 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 76% | Top 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 46% | Top 44% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 31% | Top 50% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 22% | Top 50% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 76% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 23% | Above avg |
Based on 136 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.2%
White Other11.6%
Asian Pakistani6.9%
Asian Indian4.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Other0.8%
Black African0.6%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.27525, -1.94417 · B97 5LX
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN141063
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sta.magnificat.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Augustine's Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
St Augustine's Catholic High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 April 2024.
Is St Augustine's Catholic High School a good school?
St Augustine's Catholic High School scores 82.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Augustine's Catholic High School in GCSEs?
St Augustine's Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.3. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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