Welcome to St Augustine's Catholic High School

A happy and successful School

"St Augustine's is a vibrant and dynamic Catholic School that provides a good education for its pupils...the active involvement of the staff, governors and students in all aspects of the life and work of the School is impressive"'
Ofsted, May 2009

"Students’ personal development is exceptionally strong, as is their care, guidance and support. Students display maturity and take responsibility for their exceptional behaviour in and around the school …. they are always extremely polite and eager to help.''

Ofsted, May 2009

St Augustine's is "an outstanding Catholic School...there is a strong sense of community and mission characterized by respect for every individual"'
Diocesan Inspection, 2009

A Specialist Science College

As a Specialist Science College we offer a wide range of courses and enrichment activities in Science and Mathematics.

We are also the lead School in Engineering in our local area as part of the Forward Consortium.

Consistently high exam results
At St Augustine's we are committed to academic excellence for all of our students.

Average A Level point score 910 per student
with 42% of A2 grades at A or B in 2009
and a 99.3% pass rate at A2
GCSE A* - C grades 78%
GCSE A* - C grades including English and Mathematics 60%
(Summer 2009)

Extra Curricular Successes
We have a rich and diverse programme of extra curricular activities scheduled throughout each academic year. Recent activities include trips to Paris and Barcelona, skiing in the Alps, days of reflection for each year group involvement in public speaking competitions, We also have many successful School productions such as West Side Story and have had winners at County Pop Icons concert and many other musical extravaganzas.

A Caring School
We care very much for the wellbeing of our staff and students.

This was recognised in our 2009 inspections and in surveys for staff and students.

A Beacon of Excellence for Music and Performance
St Augustine's Music Department is renowned across the County for it's choir and it's Jazz Band. Both tour European cities each year (2007 - Rome; 2008 - London; 2009 - Barcelona; 2010 - Paris). They showcase the diverse musical talent of our students singing in wonderful Cathedrals such as St Paul's in London and this year Notre Dame in Paris.