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St Michael's Catholic College
Llewellyn Street, London, SE16 4UN, Southwark
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.2 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
961
Capacity
980
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school excels in academic achievement, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 10% nationally. A high percentage of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 86% enter the EBacc, indicating a strong emphasis on a broad curriculum. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, reflecting a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality 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. | 58.0 | Top 10% 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%. | 83% | Top 12% 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%. | 66% | Top 12% 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%. | 86% | Top 4% 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%. | 67% | Top 4% UK |
Parent View (160 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of subjects
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
My child makes good progress
92%
School has high expectations
92%
My child is happy
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Progress is communicated
89%
School keeps me informed
86%
School supports development
84%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African32.4%
White British14.6%
White Other14.0%
Other13.5%
Asian Other6.6%
Mixed Other4.8%
Mixed W+B African3.3%
Black Other3.3%
Black Caribbean3.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
White Irish0.7%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.49971, -0.06748 · SE16 4UN
School details
Local authoritySouthwark
RegionLondon
URN150937
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael's Catholic College rated by Ofsted?
St Michael's Catholic College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is St Michael's Catholic College a good school?
St Michael's Catholic College scores 94.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Michael's Catholic College?
Based on 160 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Michael's Catholic College receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Michael's Catholic College in GCSEs?
St Michael's Catholic College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.0. 83% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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