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St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
Boardmans Lane, Blackbrook, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA11 9BB, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.2 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
548
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Faith
Roman Catholic
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 42.6 | Bottom 32% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 15% UK |
Parent View (34 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
School has high expectations
85%
My child feels safe
77%
My child makes good progress
77%
Progress is communicated
74%
Behaviour is good
71%
School supports development
71%
My child is happy
68%
I'd recommend this school
62%
School keeps me informed
59%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.8%
White Other5.7%
Black African4.6%
Other2.0%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.45911, -2.70675 · WA11 9BB
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN149031
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.staugs.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy a good school?
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy scores 22.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy?
Based on 34 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy in GCSEs?
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.6. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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