The school opened in 1963 originally intaking 450 pupils. It is now the largest Roman Catholic high school in its LEA.
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.
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.
Lessonsedit
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)
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^"Michael Bisping talks about his school days ahead of TUF Nations Finale". Daily Telegraph. 15 April 2014.
External linksedit
St Augustine's official website
December 15, 2023
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This article has multiple issues Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page Learn how and when to remove these template messages This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources St Augustine s Roman Catholic High School Billington news newspapers books scholar JSTOR November 2018 Learn how and when to remove this template message This article needs to be updated Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information October 2022 Learn how and when to remove this template message 53 48 58 N 2 25 37 W 53 816 N 2 427 W 53 816 2 427 St Augustine s RC High SchoolAddressElker LaneBillington LancashireEnglandInformationTypeAcademyMottoFidei Heredes Inheritors of the faith Religious affiliation s Roman CatholicEstablished1963 60 years ago 1963 Local authorityLancashireTrustRomero Catholic Academy TrustDepartment for Education URN149457 TablesOfstedReportsHeadteacherMichael WrightGenderCoeducationalAge11 to 16Enrolment1062HousesBarlow Clitherow Fisher Line More Owen Southworth Ward Colour s Maroon Blue Websitehttp www sarchs comSt Augustine s RC High School is a coeducational Roman Catholic secondary school located in Billington Lancashire England 1 Contents 1 History 2 Curriculum 2 1 Curriculum at KS3 2 2 Curriculum at KS4 3 Lessons 4 Attainment 5 Notable former pupils 6 References 7 External linksHistory editThis section needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources in this section Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources St Augustine s Roman Catholic High School Billington news newspapers books scholar JSTOR July 2023 Learn how and when to remove this template message The school opened in 1963 originally intaking 450 pupils It is now the largest Roman Catholic high school in its LEA 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 voluntary aided school administered by Lancashire County Council 2 in December 2022 St Augustine s converted to academy status 3 The school is now sponsored by the Romero Catholic Academy Trust 4 but continues to be under the jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford Curriculum editCurriculum at KS3 edit Subject Allocated timeRE 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 edit 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 editThere 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 PHSEAt 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 editYear 5 A C2004 80 2005 85 2006 86 2007 87 2008 89 2009 90 Notable former pupils editDavid Dunn footballer 5 Michael Bisping 6 professional mixed martial artistReferences edit https www sarchs com bare URL St Augustine s Roman Catholic High School Billington GOV UK Get information schools service gov uk Retrieved 5 December 2022 St Augustine s Roman Catholic High School a Voluntary Academy GOV UK Get information schools service gov uk Retrieved 5 December 2022 Our Schools Romero Catholic Academy Trust Romerocat org Retrieved 5 December 2022 David Dunn launches charity to help young Blackburn people The Lancashire Telegraph 10 March 2011 Retrieved 26 August 2020 Michael Bisping talks about his school days ahead of TUF Nations Finale Daily Telegraph 15 April 2014 External 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