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St Michael's CE High School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
St Michael's CE High School
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St Michael's CE High School
- Secondary
- Sandwell B65 9AN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are polite, and show pride in their school.
Academic Progress: Progress in key subjects like mathematics and history requires improvement.
Qualifications and Training: High-quality training and support are provided to all teachers.
Current Educational Practices: Good practice is shared, and training is targeted where needed.
Strengths and Challenges: Effective planning but some variability remains in teaching quality.
Opportunities for Involvement: Several opportunities for parents to engage in school life.
Communication: Regular updates on student progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents are satisfied with the school's performance.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Conflicts are handled swiftly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership has taken steps to improve historically weak areas.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective bullying management and a safe environment.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High standards in promoting pupil welfare and safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of extracurricular activities available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Encourages balancing academics with extracurriculars.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers education and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Supports students well for future education choices.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support and integration for students with SEN.
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St Michael's CE High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1230 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 33% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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St. Michael's takes pleasure in offering all pupils a wide variety of learning options, great levels of care, supervision, and support as a Church of England school and a Full-Service Extended School.
Inclusion is something that St. Michael's Church of England High School takes very seriously.
People's lives can be changed by education, and we think that a three-way relationship between the student, the home, and the school is the key to success in terms of both academic and personal growth.
Our goal statement, Success Through Partnership, and the way our Home-School Agreement is laid up both emphasise this.
Assuring a seamless transition from primary school to St. Michael's Church of England High School is the first step in the cooperation.
In order for your child's existing level of achievement to be recognised and built upon from the moment they arrive at our school, a thorough programme of familiarisation visits to our campus is carried out, along with meetings of our staff with their primary colleagues.
A "Settling-in" evening is hosted in the first term for new Year 7 pupils at St. Michael's Church of England High School to update parents on their first academic progress.
Form tutors keep an eye on each student's welfare and development while supporting their studies throughout the school.
Through a code of conduct that emphasises the value of courtesy, respect for others, and pride in one's appearance, the school fosters a structured learning environment.
St. Michael's Church of England High School invites you to tour the campus and speak with faculty and students to learn more.
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Inclusion is something that St. Michael's Church of England High School takes very seriously.
People's lives can be changed by education, and we think that a three-way relationship between the student, the home, and the school is the key to success in terms of both academic and personal growth.
Our goal statement, Success Through Partnership, and the way our Home-School Agreement is laid up both emphasise this.
Assuring a seamless transition from primary school to St. Michael's Church of England High School is the first step in the cooperation.
In order for your child's existing level of achievement to be recognised and built upon from the moment they arrive at our school, a thorough programme of familiarisation visits to our campus is carried out, along with meetings of our staff with their primary colleagues.
A "Settling-in" evening is hosted in the first term for new Year 7 pupils at St. Michael's Church of England High School to update parents on their first academic progress.
Form tutors keep an eye on each student's welfare and development while supporting their studies throughout the school.
Through a code of conduct that emphasises the value of courtesy, respect for others, and pride in one's appearance, the school fosters a structured learning environment.
St. Michael's Church of England High School invites you to tour the campus and speak with faculty and students to learn more.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | - | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 33% | 63% | 35% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | 10.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.41 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 23.67% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 38.23% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 19.53% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 5.83% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 10% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.78 | 2.4 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 93.27% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 232 | 183 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 88.27% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 48.41% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 24.27% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 5.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.45% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.05% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.55 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 30% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 46.85% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 20.11% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 8.63% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 12.93% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.15 | 2.83 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 92.75% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 232 | 181 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 88.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 87% | 50% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 23.95% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 4.35% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 10.4% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.7% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.3% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% 9 | 22.48% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 40.19% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 18.29% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 3 | 5.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 1 | 9.52% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.71 | 2.67 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 94.24% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 220 | 172 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 88.47% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 76% | 45.24% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | SP | 30.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 3.41% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.53% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.71% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% | 22.14% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 3 | 41.29% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 15.67% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 2 | 4.86% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 1 | 8.33% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.59 | 2.64 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 93.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 225 | 179 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 81.31% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 40.88% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 29.56% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 2.44% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.31% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.56% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% | 22% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 39.7% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 19.9% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 8.8% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 10.05% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 91.94% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 194 | 178 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 78.06% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 42.94% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.38% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 3.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.38% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 6.25% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.06% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Michael's CE High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1