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St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Elker Lane, Billington, Elker Lane, Billington, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9JA, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.8 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,129
Capacity
1,075
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results, where it ranks in the top 55% nationally for Attainment 8 at 44.9. Approximately 66% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating a strong foundation in these core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 21%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2023Quality 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. | 44.9 | Bottom 45% 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%. | 66% | Bottom 50% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.1%
White Other3.6%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black African0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
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53.81560, -2.42660 · BB7 9JA
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Frequently asked questions
What is St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2023.
Is St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy scores 44.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% 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 Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy in GCSEs?
St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.9. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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