St Augustine's Catholic College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Wingfield Road Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 9EN |
| Phone | 01225350001 |
| Reference Number | 137375 |
St Augustine’s Catholic College has demonstrated significant progress since its previous inspection, moving from a requires improvement status to a good rating across all domains. The school fosters a supportive and inclusive community, promoting high expectations in behavior and learning, and actively encourages pupils to engage in leadership roles. However, despite these positive developments, there remain challenges in consistently upholding behavior standards and adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of all students, potentially hindering their learning experiences.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 950 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.53%
Girls: 49.47% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 24.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 74 | 79 | 153 |
| 8 | 72 | 75 | 147 |
| 9 | 97 | 77 | 174 |
| 10 | 79 | 79 | 158 |
| 11 | 75 | 84 | 159 |
| 12 | 46 | 32 | 78 |
| 13 | 37 | 44 | 81 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 60.5% |
| White, Other | 18.4% |
| African | 3.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Irish | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as St Augustine's Catholic College | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
| 12 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- A supportive and inclusive school culture that values all students.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and leadership opportunities.
- A broad and ambitious curriculum that prepares students well for exams.
- Effective pastoral support through the Emmaus Centre for mental health and academic assistance.
- High value placed on reading and student engagement with literature.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of behavior management expectations.
- Need for better adaptation of the curriculum to meet individual student needs.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 73.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 34.18 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 34.07 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 6.2% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 71 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 45 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 21 | 16 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Name | Distance |
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St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge
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0.17 miles |
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0.25 miles |
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0.55 miles |
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0.79 miles |
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0.86 miles |
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1.1 miles |
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2.1 miles |
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