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St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

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St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

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

Academy sponsor led
Roman Catholic
Pupils
548
Ages
11-16
FSM
46.8%
Attainment 8
42.4
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2024

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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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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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). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.4. The school has around 548 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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 are St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy's latest exam results?
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in St. Helens.