St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, Billington
Coordinates: 53°48′58″N 2°25′37″W / 53.816°N 2.427°W
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| Mottoes | Fidei Heredes |
|---|---|
| Established | 1963 |
| Type | Voluntary Aided |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Headteacher | Mr Michael Wright |
| Deputy Heads |
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| Chair of Governors | Mr Philip Gunn |
| Location |
Elker Lane Billington Lancashire England |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| DfE URN | 119801 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Students | 1062 |
| Gender | mixed |
| Ages | 11–16 |
| Houses | Barlow, Clitheroe, Fisher, Line, More, Owen, Southworth, Ward. |
| Colours | Maroon Blue |
| Previous Headteacher | Mr. Anthony McNamara |
| Website |
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St Augustine's RC High School is a mixed, age 11-16 and oversubscribed school in Billington, Lancashire, England. The School specialises in languages and science.
History
The school opened in 1963 originally intaking 450 pupils. Its popularity has grown and it is now the largest Roman Catholic High School in its LEA.
Curriculum
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% |
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.
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 10.
- 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 10, Italian 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)
Attainment
| Year | 5 A* - C |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 80% |
| 2005 | 85% |
| 2006 | 86% |
| 2007 | 87% |
| 2008 | 89% |
| 2009 | 90% |
Achievements
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.