SchoolScoresSt Michael's CofE High School
Voluntary aided school · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed · Church of England
Curral Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9AN
0121 561 6881 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 1 November 2017.
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 January 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
226 pupils in this year group.
39% — 5 points above the Sandwell average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sandwell | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% | 34% | 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. | 48.9 | 41.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.1 | 3.6 | 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.
228 pupils in this year group.
89% — about the same as the Sandwell average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sandwell | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 89% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 2% | 25% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 7% | 5% | 13% |
| Further education college | 75% | 54% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 89% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 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 Sandwell. 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 | 234 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 326 |
| Of those, offered a place | 223 (68%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 560 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.4
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 Church of England 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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 20 places for physical disability. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Sandwell | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 14th highest of 22 state secondary schools in Sandwell. Higher than 74% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 38.8% | 41.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 22 state secondary schools in Sandwell. Higher than 77% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.3% | 2.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 22 state secondary schools in Sandwell. Higher than 87% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 20.0% | 13.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 22nd highest of 22 state secondary schools in Sandwell. Higher than 35% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.6% | 31.9%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 22 state secondary schools in Sandwell. Lower than 61% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.7% | 8.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 22 state secondary schools in Sandwell. Lower than 65% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 20.4% | 24.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 22 state secondary schools in Sandwell. Lower than 75% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.0 | 13.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 22 state secondary schools in Sandwell. Lower than 66% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.9% | 7.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.17% | 0.20% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 19th highest of 22 state secondary schools in Sandwell. Higher than 14% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.8 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 18th highest of 22 state secondary schools in Sandwell. Higher than 14% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.0 | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 21st highest of 22 state secondary schools in Sandwell. Higher than 19% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.4% | 15.0%* | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Ormiston Forge Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Impact Independent School 1.0 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 3 needs attention
- Oldbury Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Link Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 2 expected · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2023 · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Leasowes High School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- Perryfields Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Q3 Academy Langley 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2024 · 50% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Earls High School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Windsor High School and Sixth Form 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 43% 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 CofE High School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's CofE High School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 1 November 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 January 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Michael's CofE High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 39% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 7 points below the England average of 45%.
Is St Michael's CofE High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 326 families put St Michael's CofE High School as their first choice for 234 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 223 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 104019.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.