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St Michael's Church of England High School
Astley Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1RS, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.1 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,133
Capacity
1,125
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 9% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 91%, while 72% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating a solid foundation in core subjects. Additionally, the school enjoys a high LocaleIQ score, reflecting its favorable standing compared to other institutions.
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Last inspected: 21 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 58.9 | Top 9% 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%. | 91% | Top 6% 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%. | 72% | Top 8% 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%. | 44% | Top 23% 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%. | 37% | Top 23% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
White Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black African0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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53.66077, -2.63621 · PR7 1RS
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN136893
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.saint-michaels.com
Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael's Church of England High School rated by Ofsted?
St Michael's Church of England High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2022.
Is St Michael's Church of England High School a good school?
St Michael's Church of England High School scores 86.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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 Church of England High School in GCSEs?
St Michael's Church of England High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.9. 91% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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