The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.1 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.1
3.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
16.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.00
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 109 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 26 days per year on average — over a month of school.
37% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 67 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11-18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 658
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 38.3%
Governance
- Head
- Mrs c McIntyre (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location
Crosby, L23 7UL
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Michaels Church of England Academy
Secondary · Very close
Valewood Primary School
Primary · 461m away
St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School
Primary · 670m away
Crosby High School
Special school · 993m away
Chestnut Tree School
Independent · 1.1km away
St. Mary's College
Independent · 1.2km away
Olsen House School
Independent · 1.2km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Michael's Church of England High School?
St Michael's Church of England High School currently has 658 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's Church of England High School take?
St Michael's Church of England High School caters for pupils aged 11-18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Michael's Church of England High School?
St Michael's Church of England High School is in Crosby, L23 7UL. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's Church of England High School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Michael's Church of England High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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