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St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

St. Helens, WA11 9BBSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Dec 2024
Progress 8
-0.05
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
99 1st-choice / 102 places
Ranking
#1,649
of 3,141 nationally

About St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy sits in an interesting spot academically within St. Helens. Its Progress 8 score of -0.05 is notably stronger than the local authority average of -0.31 for secondary schools, placing it third out of nine schools in the borough. That puts the school in the top third locally, and nationally it lands around the middle of the pack. The Attainment 8 score of 45 is solid, and 59.2% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. Where the school really stands out is in English, with a Progress 8 score of +0.64, meaning pupils make significantly more progress in English than the national average. Maths is the weaker subject, with a Progress 8 score of -0.51, and the EBacc entry rate is low at 18.4%, with only 14.6% of pupils achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressBoardmans Lane, St. Helens, St. Helens, WA11 9BB
HeadteacherGiselle Lynch
Local AuthoritySt. Helens
Number of Pupils548
Free School Meals (FSM)46.8%
School Capacity548 / 750 (73% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Dec 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 28 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sports HallICT SuiteTennis CourtsGymnasiumScience LabsSixth Form CentreTheatreAstro TurfChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

Cross CountryCricketRoundersRugbyRowingDanceHockey

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingYoung EnterpriseEco ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Breakfast club

08:15-08:30

Source: staugs.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.