St Augustine's RC High School
Coordinates: 53°48′58″N 2°25′37″W / 53.816°N 2.427°W
- For other schools/colleges of the same name, see St. Augustine's (disambiguation)
| Mottoes | Fidei Heredes |
|---|---|
| Established | 1963 |
| Type | Voluntary Aided |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Headteacher | Mr Anthony McNamara |
| Chair of Governors | Mr Phillip Gunn |
| Specialisms | Science and Languages |
| Location | Elker Lane Billington Lancashire England |
| Local authority | Lancashire County Council |
| DfE URN | 119801 |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Students | 1060 |
| Gender | mixed |
| Ages | 11–16 |
| Colours | Maroon |
| Website | www.sarchs.com |
St Augustine's RC High School is a mixed 11-16 oversubscribed comprehensive school in Billington, Lancashire, England. St Augustine's has a large catchment area of 10 primary schools.
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[edit] History
The school opened in 1963 originally intaking 450 pupils. Its popularity has grown and it is now the largest RC High School in its LEA.
[edit] Curriculum
[edit] Curriculum at KS3
| Subject | Allocated Time |
|---|---|
| RE | 8% |
| English | 12% |
| Mathematics | 12% |
| Science | 12% |
| History | 8% |
| RMFL | 10% |
| PE/ Games | 8% |
| Art | 4% |
| ICT | 4% |
| Geography | 8% |
| Music | 4% |
| Design Technology | 6% |
| Drama | 2% |
| PSHE | 2% |
[edit] Curriculum at KS4
Every student must take Maths and English along with either Double Award Science, or separate sciences. These are allocated 3 slots per week. Although St Augustines is a specialist language college, learning a language is not obligatory. Pupils must select more courses in order to fill the time table. Each non-core subject takes up 2 periods per week on the time table.
[edit] Senior Staff
- Anthony McNamara, Head Teacher
- Christopher Horrocks, Deputy Head Teacher (pastoral care)
- Angela Wilkinson, Deputy Head Teacher (curriculum)
- Helen Holt, Assistant Head
- Catherine Hughes-Gooding, Assistant Head.
[edit] Uniform
The main school uniform consists of:
| Item | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| Blazer | Black (maroon jumpers for year 11s) | Black (maroon jumpers for year 11s) |
| Shirt | Light Blue | Light Blue |
| Tie | striped in maroon, black and white | striped in maroon, black and white |
| Lower Part | Black Trousers | Grey Skirt |
| Socks | Black | White |
| Shoes | Plain Black | Plain Black |
- Maroon V-neck pullovers optional during autumn/winter term (Years 7-10)*
[edit] Lessons
There are many different subjects taught at St Augustine's. In year 9, options are taken for pupils to choose their own subjects. All subjects are taken in years 7-9.
- English - split into English Language and English Literature in year 9.
- Mathematics
- Science - in year 9 pupils can opt for 'triple science' (biology, chemistry and physics) or 'Science' (a grouping of all three)
- Modern Foreign Languages - split into French, German and Spanish. In Year 9, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Simplified Chinese can by taken
- Art
- Resistant Materials
- Electronics
- Textiles
- Food Technology
- Graphic Design
- Music
- Information Computer Technology (ICT)
- History - splits into pre 20th century and 20th century at year 9
- Geography
- Drama
- Religious Education
- Physical Education
- PHSE
At GCSE level, pupils can also have 'study periods', which are free periods to catch up on work.
Also year 8 now take options they choose one subject (music, drama, P.E and technology subjects) and all pupils must take one language (French, Italian, German or Spanish)
[edit] Attainment
| Year | 5 A* - C | 5 A* - C inc. Maths and English |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 60% | NA |
| 2005 | 71% | NA |
| 2006 | 72% | 58% |
| 2007 | 76% | 63% |
| 2008 | 74% | 61% |
St Augustine's won the DfES School Achievement Award for both 2000–2001 and 2001–2002. It was the only high school in Lancashire to be awarded Beacon status in 2002. In 2003 it became one of the first Leading Edge Schools in England and one of Lancashire’s first three Specialist Science Colleges. In 2008 it achieved High Performing Specialist College status and was also awarded Specialist Languages College status.
