St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, Billington
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Coordinates: 53°48′58″N 2°25′37″W / 53.816°N 2.427°W
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Type | Voluntary Aided |
Motto | Fidei Heredes (Inheritors Of The Faith) |
Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
Established | 1963 |
Local authority | Lancashire |
Specialists | Language and science |
Department for Education URN | 119801 Tables |
Ofsted | Reports |
Chair of Governors | Mr Philip Gunn |
Head teacher | Mr Michael Wright |
Deputy Heads |
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Gender | mixed |
Age | 11 to 16 |
Enrolment | 1062 |
Houses | Barlow, Clitheroe, Fisher, Line, More, Owen, Southworth, Ward. |
Colour(s) | Maroon Blue |
Previous Headteacher | Mr. Anthony McNamara |
Website | http://www.sarchs.com |
St Augustine's RC High School is a mixed, age 11-16 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 |
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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 and Spanish.
- 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 or Spanish)
Attainment[]
Year | 5 A* - C |
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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.
Notable former pupils[]
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- David Dunn, footballer[1]
- Michael Bisping[2] - professional Mixed Martial Artist
References[]
- ^ "David Dunn launches charity to help young Blackburn people". The Lancashire Telegraph. 10 March 2011. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ The Daily Telegraph[bare URL]
External links[]
- Schools in Ribble Valley
- Catholic secondary schools in the Diocese of Salford
- Secondary schools in Lancashire
- Educational institutions established in 1963
- 1963 establishments in England
- Voluntary aided schools in England
- Specialist language colleges in England
- Specialist science colleges in England