St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Clitheroe, BB7 9JA · Lancashire · secondary school
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30th of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 767 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 4.7/10 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 | 39.0 · 35 | 30% | 1.05 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.19 · 64 | 25% | 1.60 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.0 · 44 | 10% | 0.44 |
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 Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.9, slightly above the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.19 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.3 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,117 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,075. 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
Since the similar-intake comparison shows a lower position than the national average, what specific support is provided to help pupils improve their progress scores? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing a student population that exceeds its designated places?
What Ofsted said about St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Overview
The report describes a school with a "strong sense of community" where pupils are "polite and respectful" and enjoy their time. Inspectors found that the school offers a "broad and balanced curriculum" and that pupils, including those with special educational needs, are "well prepared for their next steps."
Strengths
- Pupils take on responsibilities, such as acting as "well-being ambassadors," and appreciate "working together for a greater good."
- Staff deliver the curriculum using "strong subject knowledge" and explain new concepts clearly in most subjects.
- The school provides a "comprehensive careers programme" and supports pupils’ personal development, including learning about "healthy relationships and the importance of consent."
- Pupils with special educational needs "thrive here," benefiting from approaches "well matched to each pupil’s needs."
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with an "open and positive culture" that puts pupils’ interests first.
Areas to improve
- The school must "bolster its efforts to ensure that these pupils attend school regularly," as a small number of disadvantaged pupils have low attendance which "hinders their achievement."
- Staff in some subjects must use assessment strategies "consistently well" to identify and address gaps in knowledge, as they are sometimes "unaware of the gaps that some pupils have."
- Leaders must ensure improvement strategies are "monitored and evaluated carefully," as current systems do not always provide a "clear enough view of the impact of their actions."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.2 |
| 2024/25 | 44.9 |
| 2025/26 | 45.0 |
| 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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