SchoolScoresSt Michael's Catholic College
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Catholic · Sixth form
Part of ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Llewellyn Street, London, SE16 4UN
020 7232 6432 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 29 April 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
160 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Southwark comparisons use the 12 of its 20 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 8 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 87% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 83% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 89% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 81% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 54 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 71% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 48% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 106 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 59% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 68% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 26 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 16% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42% | 59% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 80% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 84% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 17%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Southwark figures pool parents at the Southwark schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
147 pupils in this year group.
66% — 11 points above the Southwark average, and 21 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 66% | 55% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 58 | 52.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.5 | 4.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
137 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 138961), before it changed to its current form.
97% — 2 points above the Southwark average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 97% | 95% | 93% |
| School sixth form | 61% | 60% | 36% |
| Sixth form college | 14% | 9% | 13% |
| Further education college | 20% | 21% | 35% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2023/24 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
93 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | B | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 25% | 32% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 59% | 64% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 37.1 | 38.8 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
21 subjects, 272 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 28 | 4% | 32% | 40% |
| Psychology | 23 | 13% | 26% | 19% |
| Economics | 20 | 0% | 25% | 26% |
| History | 20 | 5% | 15% | 23% |
| Geography | 19 | 11% | 26% | 23% |
| Business Studies:Single | 18 | 6% | 17% | 16% |
| Biology | 15 | 7% | 33% | 27% |
| Sociology | 14 | 7% | 36% | 20% |
| Chemistry | 13 | 8% | 38% | 30% |
| English Literature | 13 | 15% | 31% | 23% |
| Religious Studies | 12 | 0% | 25% | 22% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 11 | 0% | 0% | 24% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 11 | 0% | 45% | 14% |
| Physics | 11 | 0% | 0% | 31% |
| Government and Politics | 9 | 0% | 22% | 26% |
| Spanish | 9 | 11% | 33% | 34% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 8 | 0% | 0% | 38% |
| English Language | 7 | 0% | 14% | 13% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: French, Mathematics (Further), Music.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
90 students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 138961), before it changed to its current form.
98% — 10 points above the Southwark average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 98% | 88% | 80% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2% | 7% |
| Work | 11% | 15% | 28% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2023/24 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
96 students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 138961), before it changed to its current form.
85% — about the same as the Southwark average, and 19 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 85% | 85% | 66% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 42% | 40% | 24% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2023/24 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Southwark. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 150 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 192 |
| Of those, offered a place | 123 (64%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 572 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.5 · 2025: 1.5 · 2026: 1.3
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 17th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 71% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 36.9% | 46.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 64% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.5% | 3.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 11% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.7% | 14.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 85% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 37.6% | 29.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Lower than 94% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.0% | 6.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Lower than 92% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.0% | 18.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Lower than 62% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.5 | 11.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Lower than 53% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.3% | 6.3% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 20th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 1% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 11.1 | 15.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 18th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 10% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.7 | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 16th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 56% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 14.3% | 20.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Charter School Bermondsey 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
- Harris Academy Bermondsey 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 57% grade 5+ English and maths
- Mulberry Academy London Dock 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- City of London Academy (Southwark) 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 58% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Saviour's and St Olave's CofE School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Jamiatul Ummah School 1.0 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025)
- David Game College 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 20% A*/A at A level
- Ark Walworth Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ark Globe Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 exceptional, 4 strong · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Mulberry School for Girls 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 29 April 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Michael's Catholic College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 21 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend St Michael's Catholic College?
90% of the 160 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Michael's Catholic College to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Michael's Catholic College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 192 families put St Michael's Catholic College as their first choice for 150 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 123 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150937.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2023/24, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2023/24, Going on to university 2023/24.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.