The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.0 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.0
14.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
66%
24.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
86%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.22
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 101 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 961
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 34.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Trust
- ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Felicity Corcorcan
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Llewellyn Street, London, SE16 4UN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Michael's Catholic College?
St Michael's Catholic College currently has 961 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's Catholic College take?
St Michael's Catholic College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Michael's Catholic College?
St Michael's Catholic College is in London, SE16 4UN, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's Catholic College have a sixth form?
Yes, St Michael's Catholic College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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