The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding 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
47.3
3.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.27
Band 4Source: 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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 232 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 19 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 966
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 12.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF THE MAGNIFICAT MULTI-ACADEMY COMPANY
- Head
- Mr Luke Payton (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stonepits Lane, Hunt End, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5LX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrabbs Cross Academy
Primary · 648m away
Astwood Bank Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Vaynor First School
Primary · 1.6km away
Walkwood CofE Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.7km away
Walkwood Church of England Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.7km away
The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · 2.1km away
St Thomas More Catholic First School
Primary · 2.3km away
St Luke's CofE First School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Augustine's Catholic High School a selective school?
No. St Augustine's Catholic High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Augustine's Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
St Augustine's Catholic High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Augustine's Catholic High School?
St Augustine's Catholic High School currently has 966 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Augustine's Catholic High School take?
St Augustine's Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 13 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Augustine's Catholic High School?
St Augustine's Catholic High School is in Redditch, B97 5LX, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Augustine's Catholic High School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Augustine's Catholic High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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