St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Scarborough, YO12 5LH · North Yorkshire · secondary school
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23rd of 41 secondary schools in North Yorkshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 914 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0/10 among them, against 4.8/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 39.3 · 36 | 30% | 1.06 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.22 · 66 | 25% | 1.66 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.6 · 37 | 10% | 0.37 |
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 School - a Catholic voluntary academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.22 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, rugby, netball, and cross-country.
Getting in
The published school roll is 610 pupils against a stated capacity of 580. 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 manage class sizes when operating 30 pupils over its designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Progress 8 score further? How does the Catholic ethos influence daily routines and community engagement?
What Ofsted said about St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Overview
St Augustine’s Catholic School continues to be a good school, where pupils are treated as individuals and feel safe and cared for. The report highlights a positive culture underpinned by high standards of behaviour and a well-designed curriculum that fosters strong personal development and academic commitment.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "well-planned and effectively sequenced curriculum" with meaningful links between subjects, such as mathematics and design technology.
- Teachers possess "deep subject knowledge" and teach important vocabulary effectively, enabling pupils to use subject-specific terms appropriately.
- A strong reading culture pervades the school, with specific programmes helping struggling readers to "quickly catch up with their peers."
- Personal development is emphasised, with pupils speaking confidently about protected characteristics, healthy relationships, and complex societal issues.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, and leaders engage regularly with parents, who appreciate how the school "supports and nurtures their children."
Areas to improve
- Teachers must refine assessment approaches to check pupils’ understanding more effectively, ensuring misconceptions and gaps in learning are addressed promptly.
- Leaders should intensify actions to ensure curriculum tasks are well-matched to the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who currently make slower progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.8 |
| 2024/25 | 48.9 |
| 2025/26 | 43.6 |
| 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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