St Augustine of Canterbury Roman Catholic High School (St Helens)

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St Augustine of Canterbury Roman Catholic High School
Type Voluntary aided
Religion Roman Catholic
Headteacher Mrs Linda Mousdale
Chair Mrs. A. Crooks
Specialism Arts College
Location Boardmans Lane
St Helens
Merseyside
WA11 9BB
England England
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Ofsted number 104833
Gender Coeducational
Ages 11 to 16
Website St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School
Coordinates: 53°27′29″N 2°42′24″W / 53.458144°N 2.706776°W / 53.458144; -2.706776

St Augustine of Canterbury Roman Catholic High School or Guzzies as it is commonly known, is a voluntary-aided Catholic comprehensive school in the town of St Helens, Lancashire. The school has approx. 725 students whose ages range from 11 to 16. The school has been awarded Specialist Arts College status.

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[edit] Academics

The school is a voluntary aided comprehensive school.

There are currently a wide ranch of subjects to choose from once a pupil reaches year 10, these include History, Languages, Art, Drama, Geography, Health and Social care and Leisure and Tourism. Students will choose 3 subjects to follow their core courses (English, Maths, Science, ICT and RE)

[edit] Facilities

The school has a wide range of facilities available to the students including 3 computer rooms with the latest technology fit for GCSE. The recent Astro-Turf is a facility where students can experience a P.E. lesson in football or netball. Other Facilities available in the sports department include the recently constructed changing facility.

A brand new toilet block has been recently constructed.

A recent Art gallery is available where students can post their work on a professional art board for visitors to see.

[edit] Pupils

It is estimated that around 725 students attend St Augustines, making the school's listings full. In 2012-2014 st augustines will be merging with st cuthberts to make an academy.

[edit] Staff

The current headteacher is long-standing member of staff and graduate of St.Helens College, Linda Mousdale.

Coordinates: 53°27′29″N 2°42′24″W / 53.458144°N 2.706776°W / 53.458144; -2.706776