SecondaryData as of May 2026

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

Boardmans Lane, Blackbrook, St. Helens, WA11 9BB

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Dec 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

42.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

42.4

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

13.7%

Basics 9-5

27.8%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

42.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	35.7	46.4
2023/24	45.0	46.4
2024/25	42.4	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.70	0.00
2023/24	-0.05	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

8.9%

EBacc APS

3.44

EBacc 9-5

6.3%

EBacc 9-4

7.6%

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Nearby secondary schools

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Mill Green School

1 km away · Community special school

Outstanding

St Cuthbert's Catholic High School

1.77 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

This Is My Education - TIME

1.93 km away · Other independent special school

Launchpad Centre

2 km away · Pupil referral unit

Good

Outwood Academy Haydock

2.06 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

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About St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy is a secondary school in St. Helens, St. Helens. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 34 responses), 62% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.4. The school has around 548 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Boardmans Lane, St. Helens, WA11 9BB | More schools in St. Helens

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Dec 2024 — Good
Dec 2021 — Requires improvement (predecessor: St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School)
Jan 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School)
Feb 2018 — Inadequate (predecessor: St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

What is St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 34 responses): 62% of parents would recommend St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy.

What are St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy's latest exam results?

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.4. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy located?

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy is a secondary school in St. Helens, St. Helens (WA11 9BB).

How many pupils attend St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy?

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy has around 548 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy with other schools?

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