St Michael's School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 5-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Harts Lane Burghclere Newbury Berkshire RG20 9JW |
| Phone | 01635278137 |
| Reference Number | 116594 |
St Michael's School has been rated as good overall, with notable strengths particularly in behavior and attitudes which have received an outstanding rating. The school embodies a strong religious ethos that positively shapes its educational practices, promoting values such as charity, tolerance, and respect among students. There is a commitment from both staff and leaders to foster a love for learning, as evidenced by the high levels of student engagement and enthusiasm across various subjects. However, leaders acknowledge that support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) requires further development to ensure that all students achieve their potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 66 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 71.21%
Girls: 28.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2023 | Education and boarding inspection summary |
| 14 May 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2018 | Additional inspection |
| 20 Jun 2018 | Additional inspection |
| 10 Oct 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2013 | Monitoring inspection |
| 07 Jun 2013 | Emergency inspection |
| 08 May 2012 | Monitoring inspection |
| 18 Oct 2011 | Standard inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2008 | Standard inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2006 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Strong religious ethos that guides school operations
- Outstanding behavior and attitudes among pupils
- High levels of student engagement and enthusiasm for learning
- Broad and enriched curriculum with increased subject options
- Effective phonics program for early reading skills development
- Strong commitment from staff to support student learning
Areas for Improvement
- Variable quality of support for pupils with SEND
- Lack of clarity in school development plans regarding improvement priorities
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