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St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Clitheroe, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1129 pupils, and a capacity of 1075 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

1,129

Pupils

1,075

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is managed by Lancashire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 1129 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1075 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Elker Lane, Billington, Clitheroe, BB7 9JA
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
15.3% of pupils
DfE URN
149457

Other Secondary Schools in Clitheroe

If St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Clitheroe are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

Is St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 1129 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1075 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy cover?

St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Clitheroe, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.