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Michaela Community School
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Michaela Community School
- 1.1 (7 reviews)
- Secondary
- Brent HA9 0UU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: All groups of pupils make rapid progress in a wide range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves exceptionally well; they are polite, respectful, and caring.
Qualifications and Training: Staff new to teaching benefit from close support and supervision.
Current Educational Practices: All teachers regularly observe one another to secure continual improvement.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is lively and engaging, capturing pupils’ attention and motivating them.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and carers are part of a strong sense of community at the school.
Communication: Leaders provide guidance for parents, including regular letters.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are actively engaged, contributing to a positive school community.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School leaders engage commitment and loyalty of staff, motivating pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders continue to improve teaching by observing and supporting staff.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Any instances of bullying are exceptionally rare; leaders deal effectively with problems.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school has effective safeguarding arrangements and detailed records.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extra-curricular clubs like chess, reading, and creative writing are popular.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Clubs extend interests while ensuring academic responsibilities are met.
Outdoor Facilities: Diminished access to sporting facilities has reduced physical education breadth.
Career Counselling Services: Careers advice encourages pupils to plan for future stages in education.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are encouraged to aim high for their future lives and aspire greatly.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Special educational needs are supported effectively, ensuring rapid progress.
Subjects Offered: Pupils make strong progress in a broad range of subjects, including English, mathematics, science, humanities, French, art, and music.
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Michaela Community School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 723 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 93% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
92.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A
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A-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.6 | 8.3 | 9.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 93% | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 63.90% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 2.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 72.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% | 45.28% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 57.28% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 77% | 53.04% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 71% | 22.56% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 74% | 29.2% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.05 | 3.79 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 96.35% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 186 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 94.71% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 20.59% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 72% | 54.71% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 7.59% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.71% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.59% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.24% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 2.27 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 74 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% | 49.48% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 59.96% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 73% | 49.92% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 69% | 26.84% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 73% | 34.12% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.01 | 4.01 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 95.82% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 113 | 181 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 95.06% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 19.76% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 55.35% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 8.59% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.41% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.24% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.47% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 45.64% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 60.55% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 84% | 50.95% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 62% | 23.32% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 70% | 32.95% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.11 | 4.03 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94.6% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 192 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 93.4% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.73% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 52.67% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.73% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.27% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.67% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.86% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 56.64% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 52.32% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 24.91% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 33.36% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.77 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 201 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 92.67% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.27% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 52.53% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.87% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.87% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.07% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.2% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44.86% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 57.62% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 47.14% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 30.1% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 32.33% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 199 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 24.27% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.27% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 54.47% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.93% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.6% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.33% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 48.02 | 29.3 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 48.06 | 29.53 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 63.90% | 16.09% | 13.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 51 | 105 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 74.2% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 1.93% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 9.2% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.93% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 49.06 | 32.65 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | A | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 49.19 | 29.96 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 64.4% | 19.75% | 17.69% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 1 | 115 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 72.79% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 5.14% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.79% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 26.44 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.03 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 12.97% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 10.46% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.23% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 10.77% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.62% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Michaela Community School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1