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St Michael's Catholic Academy

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,030

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Attainment 8

41.9

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GCSE Rank

#10 in Stockton-on-Tees

#2,265 of 3,216 nationally

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St Michael's Catholic Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Billingham, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

St Michael's Catholic Academy is an academy sponsor led in Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 943 pupils on roll, of whom 34% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.9, placing the school #10 in Stockton-on-Tees and #2,265 of 3,216 nationally. 35.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 5 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 15.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

41.9

Grade 5+ E&M

35.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.4%

Entering EBacc23.60%

EBacc APS3.58

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13.50%

EBacc APS3.64

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.64

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.59

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS3.76

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS3.92

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS4.06

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

14 September 2022

Inspection Report

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07 June 2017

Inspection Report

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10 December 2015

Inspection Report

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09 June 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2022-09-14

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-06-07

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2015-12-10

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-06-09

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

14.7%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.6%(43 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

3pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 943 pupils. During this period, there were 139 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 14.7%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	943	139	14.7%	7.3%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	953	153	16.1%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	995	120	12.1%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,006	83	8.3%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,010	69	6.8%	8.2%	4
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,019	43	4.2%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,030	72	7.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,030	66	6.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,031	53	5.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,038	65	6.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,036	38	3.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,024	31	3.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,025	12	1.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,025	37	3.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	980	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	980	38	3.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	985	82	8.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	947	30	3.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	953	45	4.7%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	956	57	6.0%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	901	56	6.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	902	12	1.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	903	59	6.5%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	856	21	2.5%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	858	19	2.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	863	29	3.4%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 40 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 36 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 34 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 29 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 14 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree30%

agree49%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree28%

agree40%

disagree22%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree30%

agree25%

disagree10%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

not applicable25%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes24%

no76%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree33%

agree26%

disagree21%

strongly disagree12%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree39%

agree39%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know11%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree44%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree29%

agree49%

disagree15%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree37%

agree53%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree46%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know9%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree26%

agree38%

disagree15%

strongly disagree5%

don't know16%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes84%

no16%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Stockton-on-Tees

All Saints Church of England Academy

Ingleby Manor Free School

Egglescliffe School

Conyers School

North Shore Academy

The Grangefield Academy