The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
44.9
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
11%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 212 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,129
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Claire Hunt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Elker Lane, Elker Lane, Billington, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9JA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy a selective school?
No. St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 1,129 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy take?
St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is in Clitheroe, BB7 9JA, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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