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St Michael's Catholic Academy
Beamish Road, Billingham, TS23 3DX, Stockton-on-Tees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.4 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
943
Capacity
840
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 71% nationally. While 57% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially in the percentage of students attaining a grade 5 or above. Parent satisfaction is generally positive, but the school’s LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 32% of schools, suggesting some challenges in comparison to peers.
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Last inspected: 14 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 41.9 | Bottom 29% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed Other0.7%
White Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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54.61364, -1.27041 · TS23 3DX
School details
Local authorityStockton-on-Tees
RegionNorth East
URN139656
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitestmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael's Catholic Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Michael's Catholic Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 September 2022.
Is St Michael's Catholic Academy a good school?
St Michael's Catholic Academy scores 32.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% 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 Academy in GCSEs?
St Michael's Catholic Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.9. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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