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St Augustine's Catholic College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Aidan Dowle

corporate_fareSAINT AUGUSTINE'S CATHOLIC COLLEGE

location_onTrowbridge, BA14 9EN

language Visit Website phone 1225350001

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

946

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Attainment 8

51.4

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GCSE Rank

#4 in Wiltshire

#778 of 3,216 nationally

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St Augustine's Catholic College is a Academy converter secondary school in Trowbridge, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

St Augustine's Catholic College is an academy converter in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of SAINT AUGUSTINE'S CATHOLIC COLLEGE. The school has approximately 950 pupils on roll, of whom 15% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.4, placing the school #4 in Wiltshire and #778 of 3,216 nationally. 51.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 24.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 21 A-level subjects. 51.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 19.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.09 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

51.4

Grade 5+ E&M

51.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)24.4%

Entering EBacc22.60%

EBacc APS4.46

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22.70%

EBacc APS4.46

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS4.48

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS4.64

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS4.86

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.61

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS4.98

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.8%

Achieving A*–A19.1%

Achieving A*–B51.9%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate93.1%

A-level subjects offered21

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.15

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate95.20%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate94.10%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate98.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

30 April 2024

Inspection Report

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10 November 2021

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-04-30

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2021-11-10

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2007-03-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.9%(18 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 950 pupils. During this period, there were 35 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.7%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	950	35	3.7%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	952	50	5.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	964	60	6.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	965	35	3.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	959	34	3.5%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	942	26	2.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	946	34	3.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	961	27	2.8%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	944	29	3.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	953	16	1.7%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	957	32	3.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	984	45	4.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	984	11	1.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	976	32	3.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,001	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,001	37	3.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,002	44	4.4%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	976	29	3.0%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	974	26	2.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	974	19	2.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	951	14	1.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	952	11	1.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	955	14	1.5%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	937	9	1.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	946	7	0.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	941	8	0.9%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 38 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 36 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 25 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 20 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 15 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 12 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

82.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree35%

agree41%

disagree14%

strongly disagree3%

don't know8%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree30%

agree34%

disagree27%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree29%

agree20%

disagree14%

strongly disagree14%

don't know4%

not applicable19%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes33%

no67%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree26%

agree30%

disagree20%

strongly disagree22%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree46%

agree30%

disagree14%

strongly disagree3%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree44%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree38%

agree42%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree46%

disagree9%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree53%

agree41%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree39%

agree38%

disagree12%

strongly disagree6%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes77%

no23%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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South Wilts Grammar School

Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School

St Laurence School

St John's Marlborough

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy

Malmesbury School