The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 77.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
77.8
34.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
96%
54.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
72%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.11
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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 96 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 81 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 891
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 10.5%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Head
- Mr Michael Stimpson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Nether Street, North Finchley, London, N12 7NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSacks Morasha Jewish Primary School
Primary · 447m away
Moss Hall Nursery School
Nursery · 569m away
Moss Hall Infant School
Primary · 602m away
Moss Hall Junior School
Primary · 602m away
Wren Academy Finchley
All-through · Grammar · 891m away
Summerside Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Summerside Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Michael's Catholic Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. St Michael's Catholic Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is St Michael's Catholic Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael's Catholic Grammar School?
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School currently has 891 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's Catholic Grammar School take?
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Michael's Catholic Grammar School?
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School is in London, N12 7NJ, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's Catholic Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Michael's Catholic Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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