St Augustine's RC High School is a coeducational Roman Catholic secondary school located in Billington, Lancashire, England.
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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 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, 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 Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford.
Curriculum
Curriculum at KS4
Every student must take maths, English and Religious Education, 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 timetable. Each non-core subject takes up 2 periods per week on the timetable.
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
Electronics
Food technology
Graphic design
Music
Information computer technology (ICT)
History
Geography
Drama
Religious education
Physical education
PHSE
Notable former pupils
David Dunn, footballer
Michael Bisping, professional mixed martial artist
Gareth Ainsworth, former professional footballer and Shrewsbury manager