The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.9
1.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
5.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
Source: 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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 213 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 75 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 943
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Trust
- BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Clare Humble (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Beamish Road, Billingham, TS23 3DX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 390m away
Oakdene Primary Academy
Primary · 601m away
Bewley Primary School
Primary · 675m away
Bishopton Centre
Pupil referral unit · 884m away
Bishopton PRU
Academy · 884m away
Roseberry Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Ash Trees School
Special school · 1.6km away
Ash Trees Academy
Academy · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Michael's Catholic Academy a selective school?
No. St Michael's Catholic Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Michael's Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's Catholic Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael's Catholic Academy?
St Michael's Catholic Academy currently has 943 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's Catholic Academy take?
St Michael's Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Michael's Catholic Academy?
St Michael's Catholic Academy is in Billingham, TS23 3DX, in the Stockton-on-Tees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Michael's Catholic Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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