St Michael's Church of England High School

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthorityLancashire
AddressAstley Road, PR7 1RS
URN136893

School Census

Total 1137
Girls/Boys 612/525
Girls/Boys Ratio 53.8%/46.2%
% pupils where English not first language 0.7%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 33
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 9.5%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
21/09/2022 Good
09/07/2009 Outstanding
Inspection Date 21/09/2022
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Outstanding
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 09/07/2009
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 59.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 78.20%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 90.20%
Entering EBacc 48.00%
EBacc average point score 5.3
Progress 8 0.56
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 57.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 75%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 88%
Entering EBacc 50%
EBacc average point score 5.18
Progress 8 0.5
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 61.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 76%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 90%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 5.53
Progress 8 0.47

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.37%
Total Applications757
As first preference299
As second preference240
As third preference218
Total Offers Made221
first preference offers218
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.28%
Total Applications770
As first preference280
As second preference246
As third preference242
Total Offers Made221
first preference offers218
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.40%
Total Applications811
As first preference306
As second preference285
As third preference220
Total Offers Made221
first preference offers219
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.28%
Total Applications733
As first preference279
As second preference218
As third preference236
Total Offers Made224
first preference offers218
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.17%
Total Applications750
As first preference262
As second preference256
As third preference232
Total Offers Made226
first preference offers223
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.35%
Total Applications785
As first preference298
As second preference275
As third preference211
Total Offers Made225
first preference offers220
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.29%
Total Applications799
As first preference286
As second preference281
As third preference230
Total Offers Made224
first preference offers222
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications736
As first preference253
As second preference261
As third preference222
Total Offers Made228
first preference offers227
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications702
As first preference246
As second preference251
As third preference205
Total Offers Made225
first preference offers222
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.28%
Total Applications764
As first preference286
As second preference274
As third preference204
Total Offers Made225
first preference offers223
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.22%
Total Applications659
As first preference274
As second preference220
As third preference165
Total Offers Made228
first preference offers225
second preference offers3
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree52%
agree40%
disagree7%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree64%
agree34%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree68%
agree29%
disagree3%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree6%
agree6%
disagree6%
strongly disagree1%
don't know6%
not applicable75%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree39%
agree46%
disagree10%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree25%
agree23%
disagree8%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
not applicable39%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes14%
no86%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree21%
agree31%
disagree21%
strongly disagree17%
dont know10%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree65%
agree28%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know3%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree49%
agree38%
disagree5%
strongly disagree0%
don't know7%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree39%
agree47%
disagree6%
strongly disagree1%
don't know6%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree59%
agree38%
disagree3%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree65%
agree32%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree51%
agree36%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes91%
no9%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin94.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
any other white background ethnic origin0.7%
white and asian ethnic origin0.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin92.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
any other white background ethnic origin0.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%

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