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St Michael's Catholic Academy
- Secondary
- Billingham TS23 3DX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils can recall prior learning and are well prepared for future learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well behaved around the school. Lessons are calm and orderly.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and plan appropriate activities in lessons.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have developed curriculum plans and staff training in phonics.
Strengths and Challenges: Almost all teachers question pupils well, but there are times when assessment is not precise enough.
Communication: The school has systems in place to communicate with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents’ responses to Ofsted’s surveys were scrutinized.
Opportunities for Involvement: There are opportunities for parents to give their opinion on Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle conflicts well, ensuring swift follow-up and comprehensive case file notes.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders place priority on supporting weakest readers and developing staff training.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Most pupils do not think bullying happens often, but it is dealt with quickly if it does.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong relationships between school and external agencies.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils take part in a range of extracurricular activities like musical theatre club and debating.
Career Counselling Services: Year 10 pupils enjoy 'College Discovery Week' which supports post-16 applications.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well informed and prepared for their next steps in education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers adapt lessons for pupils with SEND, and leaders plan to improve recording information about SEND students.
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St Michael's Catholic Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 1006 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I think that the goal founded on unambiguous, shared ideals that motivates all we accomplish as a team makes up the essence of our Academy.
There can be no better cause than the arduous task of elevating standards for every student we serve, and we are steadfastly devoted to it. * The clarity of a Christ-centered vision rooted in our Catholic faith that motivates us to help our students develop their God-given talents and create a culture of service and compassion, modelled and lived by leadership of all members of our community, communicating our values of truth, justice, love, gentleness, and forgiveness, thereby transforming our students' lives through a meaningful relationship with Christ;
Creating a progressive "Students first" Catholic academy with a strong belief in restorative justice, where each student belongs, is valued uniquely, and achieves their very best; * A vibrant and compassionate chaplaincy at the centre of the Academy. "My hope is that we will all truly feel like we are a part of a caring community where the futures of all are bright.
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There can be no better cause than the arduous task of elevating standards for every student we serve, and we are steadfastly devoted to it. * The clarity of a Christ-centered vision rooted in our Catholic faith that motivates us to help our students develop their God-given talents and create a culture of service and compassion, modelled and lived by leadership of all members of our community, communicating our values of truth, justice, love, gentleness, and forgiveness, thereby transforming our students' lives through a meaningful relationship with Christ;
Creating a progressive "Students first" Catholic academy with a strong belief in restorative justice, where each student belongs, is valued uniquely, and achieves their very best; * A vibrant and compassionate chaplaincy at the centre of the Academy. "My hope is that we will all truly feel like we are a part of a caring community where the futures of all are bright.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | 15.1 | 7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 39% | 48% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -0.64 | 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 | 42.2 | 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 | 39% | 32.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 46.24% | 43.07% |
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 | 18% | 27.67% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 12.48% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 18.76% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.59 | 2.97 | 2.83 |
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 | 93% | 88.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 191 | 145 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 79.53% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 68% | 49.8% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 9.4% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 13.93% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.47% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.47% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.2% | 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 | -0.29 | 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 | 45.8 | 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 | 41% | 36.33% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 49.33% | 45.33% |
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 | 7% | 27.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 17.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 21.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.76 | 3.23 | 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 | 91% | 87.71% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 82.14% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 47.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 11.29% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 15.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.29% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.71% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.14% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.4 | 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 | 46.9 | 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 | 41% 8 | 35.33% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 7 | 52% | 43.41% |
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 | 27% | 27.39% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 11.33% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 1 | 17.89% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.92 | 3.1 | 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 | 90% | 88.17% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 143 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 80% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 47.08% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 12.08% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 13.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.17% | 2.75% |
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 | -0.42 | 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 | 48.9 | 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 | 49% 4 | 35.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 1 | 47.94% | 42.62% |
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 | 20% | 24.17% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 1 | 11.5% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 4 | 16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.06 | 2.95 | 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 | 90% | 87.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 71.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 42% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 17.25% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.83% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.75% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.17% | 2.05% |
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 | 0.08 | 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 | 49.7 | 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 | 45% | 28.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 42% | 43.07% |
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 | 17% | 30.72% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 14.61% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 16.06% | 16.26% |
| 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 | 97% | 87.4% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 169 | 153 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 61.3% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 44.4% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.7% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 27% | 9.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 7.4% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.7% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Michael's Catholic Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
