St Michael's Catholic Grammar School is a secondary school in London, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a girls school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

St Michael's Catholic Grammar School currently has around 891 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 5.5% boys and 94.5% girls. Around 10.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.8%.

The school has a diverse intake, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 18.9%. white british pupils make up about 15.3% , followed by african at 14.3%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 92% who stay in school sixth forms and 2% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Nether Street, London, N12 7NJ
Website: http://www.st-michaels.barnet.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02084462256
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Barnet
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Michael Stimpson
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Selective
Unique reference: 101361

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 09/11/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Girls
School Capacity: 940
Number of Pupils: 891
Number of Boys: 49
Number of Girls: 842

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 21.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other White18.90%168
White British15.30%136
African14.30%127
Other Mixed13.60%121
Indian9.00%80
Other (any other ethnic group)6.20%55
Other Asian5.60%50
Irish5.40%48
Chinese3.40%30
White and Asian3.10%28
White and Black African1.60%14
Other Black1.10%10
Unclassified0.90%8
Caribbean0.80%7
White and Black Caribbean0.60%5
Pakistani0.40%4
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (1.09)
Of the 96 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 92 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
1.09
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.76
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
82%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
51%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
99%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
62%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
79.8
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
53.0
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
7.6
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
4.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Moss Hall Nursery School
189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR
4out of 4 622 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northside Primary School
2 Albert Street , North Finchley N12 8JP
3out of 4 233 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School
31 Stanhope Road , Barnet N12 9DX
3out of 4 488 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School
31 Stahope Road , Barnet N12 9DX
- not rated 488 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Moss Hall Junior School
187 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR
3out of 4 657 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Moss Hall Infant School
Moss Hall Grove , Finchley N12 8PE
3out of 4 657 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
Nether Street , North Finchley N12 7NJ
4out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Christ Church CofE Secondary School
Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB
- not rated 1,022 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Finchley Catholic High School
Woodside Lane , Finchley N12 8TA
3out of 4 1,035 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
The Compton School
Summers Lane , N12 0QG
- not rated 1,453 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Compton School
Summers Lane , N12 0QG
4out of 4 1,453 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Imperial College London Mathematics School
C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY
- not rated 966 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No More About School
Woodhouse College
Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY
- not rated 966 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodhouse College
Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY
- not rated 966 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wren Academy Finchley
Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB
4out of 4 973 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The London Mechina
Woodside Park Synagogue, Woodside Park Road , N12 8RZ
- not rated 495 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
The Holmewood School
88 Woodside Park Road , N12 8SH
- not rated 543 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Morasha Jewish Primary School
37 Moss Hall Grove , Finchley N12 8PE
- not rated 603 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Barnet Special Tuition Service
Britannia Road , Britannia Centre N12 9RU
- not rated 1,016 yd Community special school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Dwight School London
6 Friern Barnet Lane , N11 3LX
- not rated 1,609 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.