St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 42.6 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 42.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 51%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.05
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.34, 0.23]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 79 | 42.6 | — | 50.6% | 8.9% | 3.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 103 | 45.0 | -0.05 | 48.5% | 18.4% | 3.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 122 | 35.7 | -0.70 | 38.0% | 7.0% | 2.8 |
| 2021/2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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School information
| URN | 149031 |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Giselle Lynch |
| Trust | ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | WA11 9BB |
| Latest pupils | 79 |
| FSM eligible | 46.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Boardmans Lane, Blackbrook, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA11 9BB
https://www.staugs.org.uk/View local authority page1744678112| DfE number | 4001 |
| UKPRN | 10090114 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2022 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 28 Jan 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Academy First Section 5 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 |