St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy — Secondary School in Clitheroe

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

Clitheroe, BB7 9JA

1,129 Pupils

1,075 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

15.30% FSM %

583 Boys

546 Girls

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

St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Clitheroe, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,129 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,075. Current headteacher: Claire Hunt.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lancashire
Region	North West
Administrative District	Ribble Valley
Parliamentary Constituency	Ribble Valley
Ward	Billington & Langho
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-12-2022
UKPRN	10091417
URN	149457
Data Last Updated	23-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Francis Hindle	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/12/2022	30/11/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr David Clark	Local Governor	06/01/2023	05/01/2027	Elected by school staff
Mr Martin Hamer	Local Governor	01/12/2024	30/11/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Claire Hunt	Local Governor	01/04/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Gerard Keane	Local Governor	01/12/2022	30/11/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr John McNamara	Local Governor	30/10/2023	29/10/2027	Elected by parents
Ms Valerie Morris	Local Governor	26/06/2023	25/06/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Father David Yates	Local Governor	01/12/2022	30/11/2026	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)

Schools Nearby

Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School

1 km • Blackburn

Other

Whalley Church of England Primary School

1.31 km • Clitheroe

Other

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho

2.15 km • Blackburn

Other

Oakhill School

2.24 km • Clitheroe

Other

Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

3.21 km • Blackburn

Other

Barrow URC Primary School

3.52 km • Clitheroe

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Clitheroe, Lancashire.

How many pupils does St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy have?

St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy has 1,129 pupils, with a capacity of 1,075.

What is the age range at St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.

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

The admissions policy at St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is: Non-selective.

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

Yes, St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy?

The Headteacher at St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is Mrs Claire Hunt.

Where is St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy located?

St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is at Elker Lane, Billington, Clitheroe, BB7 9JA, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

Does St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

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

St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Claire Hunt

Elker Lane, Billington, Clitheroe, BB7 9JA

01254823362

www.sarchs.com

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 149457

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026