St Augustine's RC High School is a

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located in Billington,

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History

The school opened in 1963 originally intaking 450 pupils. It is now the largest Roman Catholic high school in its

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. 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. Previously a

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administered by

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, in December 2022 St Augustine's converted to academy status. The school is now sponsored by the Romero Catholic Academy Trust, but continues to be under the jurisdiction of the

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Curriculum

Curriculum at KS3

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

Notable former pupils

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References

External links

St Augustine's official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Saint Augustine's Roman Catholic High School 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 Academies in Lancashire