The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.4
7.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
9.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.09
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 155 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 78 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 950
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 14.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- SAINT AUGUSTINE'S CATHOLIC COLLEGE
- Head
- Mr Aidan Dowle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wingfield Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 9EN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe John of Gaunt School
Secondary · Very close
St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge
Primary · Very close
Walwayne Court School
Primary · 398m away
The Clarendon College
Secondary · 732m away
The Clarendon Academy
Secondary · 732m away
Studley Green Primary School
Primary · 890m away
The Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Willowbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Augustine's Catholic College a selective school?
No. St Augustine's Catholic College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Augustine's Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
St Augustine's Catholic College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Augustine's Catholic College?
St Augustine's Catholic College currently has 950 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Augustine's Catholic College take?
St Augustine's Catholic College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Augustine's Catholic College?
St Augustine's Catholic College is in Trowbridge, BA14 9EN, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Augustine's Catholic College have a sixth form?
Yes, St Augustine's Catholic College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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