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St Michael's Church of England High School
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- Chorley PR7 1RS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils enjoy learning and achieve well across a range of subjects
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well both in lessons and during social times
Qualifications and Training: Staff have a strong knowledge of the subjects that they teach
Current Educational Practices: Teachers assess pupils鈥� learning regularly in lessons
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers misjudge when pupils are ready to move on
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are encouraged to use Ofsted Parent View to share opinions
Communication: Leaders ensure effective communication with parents about safety concerns
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal with rare incidents of bullying swiftly and effectively
Actions for Quality Improvement: Fine-tuning curriculums to broaden content further
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff deal with rare incidents of bullying swiftly and effectively
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding; pupils know who to speak to if worried
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils participate in a wide range of activities which help to develop their confidence and resilience
Career Counselling Services: Pupils benefit from regular, well-thought-out careers information, education, advice and guidance
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders provide staff with high-quality information and training to support pupils with SEND effectively
Subjects Offered: In key stage 3, pupils study the full range of national curriculum subjects. In key stage 4, all pupils choose freely from a wide range of predominantly academic subjects
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St Michael's Church of England High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 1139 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 75% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our beliefs are based on the Christian faith because we are a Church of England Academy in the Diocese of Blackburn.
In order to give every student the chance to develop in body, mind, and spirit, to thrive as a child of God, and to experience the joy and hope of "life in all its fullness," staff, students, parents, and governors work closely together.
The highest percentage of Year 11 students to ever pass with at least five A* to C grades, including English and arithmetic, was 89% in 2016.
The school was ranked in the top 10% of non-selective schools nationally for achievement in 2017 with 89% of students receiving at least five A*-C/9-4 passes.
We were equally pleased with the results from 2018, when students received an average "Attainment 8" score of 59, translating into an average GCSE grade of 6 (B), with an astounding 91% of students passing the foundational exams in English and maths at grades 9鈥�4.
The 2019 results demonstrate our dedication to excellence, with a "Attainment 8" score of 58, 91% of students passing in English and mathematics in grades 9鈥�4, and 74% passing with a high pass (grades 5 and above).
Our "excellent" SIAMS inspection in November 2018 and a Quality Mark for Holocaust Education in July 2019 provided additional evidence of our high standards (the reports are available on our website).
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Our beliefs are based on the Christian faith because we are a Church of England Academy in the Diocese of Blackburn.
In order to give every student the chance to develop in body, mind, and spirit, to thrive as a child of God, and to experience the joy and hope of "life in all its fullness," staff, students, parents, and governors work closely together.
The highest percentage of Year 11 students to ever pass with at least five A* to C grades, including English and arithmetic, was 89% in 2016.
The school was ranked in the top 10% of non-selective schools nationally for achievement in 2017 with 89% of students receiving at least five A*-C/9-4 passes.
We were equally pleased with the results from 2018, when students received an average "Attainment 8" score of 59, translating into an average GCSE grade of 6 (B), with an astounding 91% of students passing the foundational exams in English and maths at grades 9鈥�4.
The 2019 results demonstrate our dedication to excellence, with a "Attainment 8" score of 58, 91% of students passing in English and mathematics in grades 9鈥�4, and 74% passing with a high pass (grades 5 and above).
Our "excellent" SIAMS inspection in November 2018 and a Quality Mark for Holocaust Education in July 2019 provided additional evidence of our high standards (the reports are available on our website).
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | - | 18.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 75% | 98% | 41% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | 0.49 | 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 | 57.9 | 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 | 75% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% | 40.74% | 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 | 50% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.18 | 2.6 | 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 | 98% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 224 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.83% | 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 | 0.47 | 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 | 61.9 | 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 | 76% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% | 41.51% | 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 | 52% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.53 | 2.67 | 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 | 98% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 222 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | SP | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 40% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.21% | 2.13% |
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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 | 0.38 | 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 | 58.4 | 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 | 75% 1 | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 92% 1 | 41.27% | 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 | 53% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% 7 | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 43% 15 | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.31 | 2.66 | 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 | 98% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 215 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 30% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.84% | 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 | 0.56 | 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 | 59 | 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 | 74% 5 | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% 1 | 38.78% | 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 | 31% | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% 3 | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% 1 | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5 | 2.51 | 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 | 99% | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 220 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 65% | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 26% | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.13% | 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 | 0.32 | 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 | 55.6 | 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 | 69% | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 92% | 42.17% | 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 | 29% | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 13.37% | 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 | 96% | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 220 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 22% | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Michael's Church of England High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
