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St Michael's Catholic School
Daws Hill Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1PW, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.6 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
2,355
Capacity
2,220
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this all-through school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.1, placing it in the top 34% of schools nationwide. A commendable 68% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 81% progress to university, although only 12% reach top-third institutions. While the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it outperforms 69% of similar schools, there is room for improvement in higher standards at KS2, where only 13% achieve the higher benchmark.
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Last inspected: 15 January 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 49.1 | Top 34% 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%. | 68% | Top 45% 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%. | 46% | Top 43% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 41% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 68% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | No UK data |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 81% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 52 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British24.8%
Asian Pakistani17.4%
White Other16.6%
Black African8.1%
Asian Indian7.7%
Asian Other5.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.5%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Black Caribbean2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Other1.7%
Black Other1.1%
White Irish0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.61848, -0.75586 · HP11 1PW
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN149612
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmichaels.bucks.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael's Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
St Michael's Catholic School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 January 2019.
Is St Michael's Catholic School a good school?
St Michael's Catholic School scores 68.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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 School in GCSEs?
St Michael's Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.1. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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