St Augustine's Catholic High School
Redditch, B97 5LX · Worcestershire · secondary school
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2nd of 31 secondary schools in Worcestershire we can score, 45 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 693 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0/10 among them, against 6.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 49.1 · 60 | 30% | 1.81 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.35 · 76 | 25% | 1.90 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.4 · 52 | 10% | 0.52 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Augustine's Catholic High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.35 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 6.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join science club, chess, and cheer-leading, or take part in fitness and trampolining. Trips include ski trips, Thorpe Park, West Midlands Safari, Go Ape, Rome, Les Miserables in London, Blackwell Adventure, and The Hive. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 995 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,005. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about St Augustine's Catholic High School
Overview
Pupils are “rightly, proud to attend this excellent school,” where they “excel academically and flourish into well-rounded individuals.” The report highlights a “thoughtfully designed” curriculum that matches pupils’ interests, resulting in “exceptional” character development and high aspirations. Strong leadership and effective safeguarding underpin a culture of tolerance, inclusion, and rigorous academic support.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “thoughtfully designed to match pupils’ interests and needs,” ensuring pupils are “exceptionally well prepared for their future.”
- Pupils demonstrate “impressive” attitudes to learning, being “kind, empathetic and polite,” with “exceptional” support for mental health.
- Teachers use checks on learning “intelligently to identify any gaps in pupils’ knowledge quickly,” leading to high achievement across the school.
- Sixth-form students benefit from “comprehensive study programmes” and “expert unbiased careers guidance,” moving on to “ambitious destinations.”
- Leadership is characterised by “constant evaluation and self-reflection,” with the trust helping to stabilise provision and improve community relationships.
Areas to improve
- The report notes that leaders are aware some parents were concerned about communication, though the school is now “demonstrating more positive relationships with parents and the wider community.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.3 |
| 2024/25 | 47.3 |
| 2025/26 | 46.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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