St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Nether Street North Finchley London N12 7NJ |
| Phone | 02084462256 |
| Reference Number | 101361 |
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School demonstrates outstanding overall effectiveness in its educational provision. This is the first routine inspection since the school’s last inspection in February 2008, and it has emerged with the same high rating. The school's leadership fosters an environment where academic curiosity is central to student engagement, contributing to pupils feeling safe, happy, and highly motivated. Strong emphasis on academic rigor, along with a commitment to personal and social development, allows students to thrive both academically and socially.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 891 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 5.5%
Girls: 94.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 21.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 128 | 128 |
| 8 | Unknown | 128 | 128 |
| 9 | Unknown | 128 | 128 |
| 10 | Unknown | 128 | 128 |
| 11 | Unknown | 127 | 127 |
| 12 | 31 | 118 | 149 |
| 13 | 18 | 85 | 103 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 18.9% |
| White, British | 15.3% |
| African | 14.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 13.6% |
| Indian | 9% |
| Asian, Other | 5.6% |
| Irish | 5.4% |
| Chinese | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 3.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 09 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 13 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding curriculum that promotes deep thinking and understanding.
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and positive relationships among students.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- High-quality work produced by pupils, demonstrating excellent learning outcomes.
- Strong pastoral support and safeguarding measures in place.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 77.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 96.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 97.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 46.93 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 47.03 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | A- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | A- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 52% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 39 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 22 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 167 | 85 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Northside Primary School
2 Albert Street, North Finchley, London, N12 8JP |
0.13 miles |
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Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School
31 Stanhope Road, Barnet, London, N12 9DX |
0.28 miles |
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The London Mechina
Woodside Park Synagogue, Woodside Park Road, London, N12 8RZ |
0.28 miles |
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Moss Hall Nursery School
189 Nether Street, London, N3 1NR |
0.35 miles |
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Moss Hall Junior School
187 Nether Street, Finchley, Moss Hall Grove, London, N3 1NR |
0.37 miles |
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Moss Hall Infant School
Moss Hall Grove, Finchley, London, N12 8PE |
0.37 miles |
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Summerside Primary Academy
Crossway, Finchley, London, N12 0QU |
0.63 miles |
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Our Lady of Lourdes RC School
Bow Lane, Finchley, London, N12 0JP |
0.79 miles |
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Woodridge Primary School
Southover, London, N12 7HE |
0.87 miles |
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St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School
Swan Lane, Whetstone, London, N20 0PL |
0.87 miles |
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Frith Manor Primary School
Lullington Garth, Woodside Park, London, N12 7BN |
0.91 miles |
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Manorside Primary School
Squires Lane, Finchley, London, N3 2AB |
0.93 miles |
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Alma Primary
Friern Barnet Lane, Whetstone, London, N20 0LP |
0.95 miles |
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Tudor Primary School
Queen's Road, Finchley, London, N3 2AG |
0.98 miles |
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Queenswell Infant & Nursery School
Sweets Way, Whetstone, London, N20 0NQ |
0.99 miles |
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Queenswell Junior School
Sweets Way, Whetstone, London, N20 0NQ |
0.99 miles |
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St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School
Crescent Road, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3LB |
1.09 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Dollis Park, Finchley, London, N3 1BT |
1.11 miles |
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Millbrook Park Primary School
School House Lane, London, NW7 1JF |
1.13 miles |
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All Saints' CofE Nursery and Primary School N20
116 Oakleigh Road North, Whetstone, 116 Oakleigh Road North, London, N20 9EZ |
1.16 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Holmewood School
88 Woodside Park Road, London, N12 8SH |
0.31 miles |
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Woodhouse College
Woodhouse Road, London, N12 9EY |
0.55 miles |
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Imperial College London Mathematics School
C/O Woodhouse College, Woodhouse Road, London, N12 9EY |
0.55 miles |
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Wren Academy Finchley
Hilton Avenue, North Finchley, London, N12 9HB |
0.55 miles |
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Finchley Catholic High School
Woodside Lane, Finchley, London, N12 8TA |
0.59 miles |
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The Compton School
Summers Lane, London, N12 0QG |
0.83 miles |
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Dwight School London
6 Friern Barnet Lane, London, N11 3LX |
0.92 miles |
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Friern Barnet School
Hemington Avenue, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3LS |
1.12 miles |
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Orange Tree School
Oakleigh Park North, Whetstone, London, N20 9AR |
1.2 miles |
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Pardes House Grammar School
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1.27 miles |
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Bishop Douglass School Finchley
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1.4 miles |
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St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School
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1.41 miles |
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Christ's College Finchley
East End Road, East Finchley, London, N2 0SE |
1.64 miles |
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The Archer Academy
Eagans Close, London, N2 8GA |
1.64 miles |
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Oak Lodge School
Heath View, East Finchley, London, N2 0QY |
1.72 miles |
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Oak Hill School
Church Hill Road, East Barnet, London, EN4 8XE |
1.76 miles |
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Blanche Nevile School
Burlington Road, Muswell Hill, London, N10 1NJ |
1.82 miles |
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The Totteridge Academy
Barnet Lane, Barnet, London, N20 8AZ |
1.9 miles |
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Hasmonean High School for Boys
Holders Hill Road, Hendon, London, NW4 1NA |
1.9 miles |
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Fortismere School
Southwing, Tetherdown, Muswell Hill, London, N10 1NE |
1.96 miles |