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St Augustine's Catholic College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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St Augustine's Catholic College
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- Trowbridge BA14 9EN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: The curriculum prepares pupils well for external examinations and future learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations for pupils鈥� behaviour; however, some behaviour issues are not always challenged.
Qualifications and Training: Subject experts deliver the curriculum effectively.
Current Educational Practices: Clear explanations, modelling of high-quality answers, and regular recall opportunities.
Strengths and Challenges: Some gaps remain in adapting the curriculum to meet all pupils' needs.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents value the highly inclusive culture; opportunities for reflection and debates.
Communication: Student parliament meets regularly with senior leaders to share views.
Parent Satisfaction: Pupils and staff value the highly inclusive culture of the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders consider well-being of staff and maintain open communication.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Curriculum improvements, especially in modern foreign languages and local context integration.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and promptly addressed by adults.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils are tolerant and considerate; read frequently as part of the program.
Extracurricular Offerings: Clubs, events, competitions, including the young musician of the year.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Sixth-form students act as mentors and lead extracurricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: Opportunities to meet employers and other education providers; well supported for post-school choices.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students follow a personal development curriculum and support younger students.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Accurately identifies needs of pupils with SEND, ensuring they learn the curriculum well.
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St Augustine's Catholic College is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 965 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 52% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | - | 15.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 52% | 98% | 32% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 9.40% | 35.00% | 20.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 25.44% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 37.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 18.96% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 8.9% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 12.54% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.48 | 2.57 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 90.23% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 152 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 84.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 34.06% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 40.71% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 5.16% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 8% | 4.68% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.68% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.35% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 29.2% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 42.15% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 21% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 11.65% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 14.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.64 | 2.96 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 93.7% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 156 | 154 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 89.33% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 36.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 42.57% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.9% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 5.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.27% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.07% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.58 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 4 | 29.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% 6 | 44.21% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 20.3% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 11 | 10.7% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 17 | 14.7% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.86 | 3.09 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 90.86% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 84.86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 35.86% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 42.71% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.96% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 2.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.86% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.04% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.61 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 6 | 29.53% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 43.14% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 21.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% 8 | 10.07% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 14.4% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.98 | 3.05 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 91.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 156 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 82.86% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 34.79% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 45.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.39% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.46% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.89% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 30.24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 43.92% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 25.58% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 32% | 15.53% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 16.55% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 94.38% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 170 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 76.88% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 33.69% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 44.31% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.31% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.15% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.54% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.96% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.46 | 31.24 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.07 | 30.73 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.40% | 14.43% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 96 | 152 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 52.91% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.55% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 30% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.95% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.22 | 35.34 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.93 | 33.49 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.5% | 18.79% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 104 | 169 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 67% | 56% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 3.73% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 27.41% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 7.95% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.15 2 | 30.53 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.30 2 | 28.55 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.8% | 13.87% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 92 | 171 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 52.5% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.68% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 29.05% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 8.45% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.68 3 | 30.34 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.90 1 | 29.45 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.9% | 14.87% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 18 | 31.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 26.41% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 3.23% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.27 | 31.28 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.72 | 31.97 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.2% | 16.31% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 36.24% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.33% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 29.1% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.05% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Augustine's Catholic College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
