St Michael's Church of England High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Astley Road Chorley Lancashire PR7 1RS |
| Phone | 01257264740 |
| Reference Number | 136893 |
St Michael's Church of England High School is performing well overall, with strengths in behaviour and personal development being notable highlights. The school, which has not been previously inspected under section 5, fosters a positive and supportive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The dedication of staff and leaders is reflected in the high standards expected from pupils, who respond well and achieve positively across a range of subjects, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, there are some areas in the curriculum that require further refinement to ensure all pupils receive the breadth of knowledge necessary for their academic growth.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1133 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.95%
Girls: 53.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 113 | 119 | 232 |
| 8 | 114 | 111 | 225 |
| 9 | 107 | 120 | 227 |
| 10 | 105 | 119 | 224 |
| 11 | 93 | 132 | 225 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White, Other | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| African | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 19 Oct 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as St Michael's Church of England High School | |
| 19 Oct 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
| 17 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit exceptional behaviour both in lessons and at social times.
- There is a strong culture of personal development with a diverse range of extra-curricular activities.
- The school effectively supports pupils with SEND to ensure they learn well.
- Pupils feel safe and report that bullying is dealt with swiftly.
- The careers information and guidance are well implemented, preparing pupils for their next steps.
- Staff show strong commitment and dedication to their roles, contributing to a positive working environment.
Areas for Improvement
- In a minority of subjects, the curriculum organization hampers pupils' learning.
- Some teachers misjudge when pupils are ready to move on, impacting learning.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 58.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 72% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 88.9% |
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:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 221 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 230 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 17 | 2 |
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