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St Michael's Catholic Grammar School

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St Michael's Catholic Grammar School

Nether Street, North Finchley, London, N12 7NJ

Voluntary aided school
Girls
Roman Catholic
Pupils
891
Ages
11-18
FSM
10.5%
Attainment 8
77.6
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2022

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
Own / consortium test

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Barnet's grammars (e.g. Henrietta Barnett, Queen Elizabeth's) run their own tests. Register with each school directly.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
77.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
80.1%
Basics 9-5
96.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
72.4%
EBacc APS
7.37
EBacc 9-5
69.3%
EBacc 9-4
70.9%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
46.94
A*-A Grades
60.8%
A*-B Grades
86.7%
AAB+ %
52.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 108 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Nearby

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About St Michael's Catholic Grammar School

St Michael's Catholic Grammar School is a secondary school in London, Barnet. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 77.6. The school has around 891 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Nether Street, London, N12 7NJ | More schools in Barnet

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Michael's Catholic Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022 — Outstanding
  2. Feb 2008 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Michael's Catholic Grammar School

What is St Michael's Catholic Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are St Michael's Catholic Grammar School's latest exam results?
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 77.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Michael's Catholic Grammar School located?
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School is a secondary school in London, Barnet (N12 7NJ).
How many pupils attend St Michael's Catholic Grammar School?
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School has around 891 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Michael's Catholic Grammar School with other schools?
View St Michael's Catholic Grammar School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Barnet.