St Michael's School
St Michael's School is an independent school in Newbury for pupils aged 5 to 18. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It has 72 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for St Michael's School is Good, from an inspection in January 2024. In 2024 its average Attainment 8 score was 71.1, and 78% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: January 2024. GCSE results: 2024.
| 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 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 72 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 63.89%
Girls: 36.11% |
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 |
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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.
| 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
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 71.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 77.8% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 100% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 9.7% of pupils at St Michael's School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is St Michael's School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for St Michael's School is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.
When was St Michael's School last inspected by Ofsted?
St Michael's School was last inspected in January 2024.
How many pupils does St Michael's School have?
St Michael's School has 72 pupils on roll.
What age range does St Michael's School cover?
St Michael's School for pupils aged 5 to 18.
What are St Michael's School's GCSE results?
In 2024 its average Attainment 8 score was 71.1, and 78% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is St Michael's School?
St Michael's School is at Harts Lane, Burghclere, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9JW.
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