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St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
Nether Street, North Finchley, London, N12 7NJ, Barnet
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.0 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
891
Capacity
940
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional GCSE results, this school boasts an Attainment 8 score in the top 1% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance. Nearly all students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, with 96% achieving a grade 5 or above, indicating a robust foundation in core subjects. The school's high EBacc entry rate of 72% further demonstrates its commitment to a well-rounded education.
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Last inspected: 9 November 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 77.8 | Top 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 98% | Top 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 96% | Top 3% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 72% | Top 3% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 71% | Top 3% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other18.9%
White British15.3%
Black African14.3%
Mixed Other13.6%
Asian Indian9.0%
Other6.2%
Asian Other5.6%
White Irish5.4%
Asian Chinese3.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Black Other1.1%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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51.61432, -0.18076 · N12 7NJ
School details
Local authorityBarnet
RegionLondon
URN101361
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael's Catholic Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 November 2022.
Is St Michael's Catholic Grammar School a good school?
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School scores 99.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Michael's Catholic Grammar School in GCSEs?
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 77.8. 98% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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