Is St Michael's Church of England High School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 18 January 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 4th of 20 secondary schools in Sandwell. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Michael's Church of England High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St Michael's Church of England High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 47.4 (England: 46.2). 35.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at St Michael's Church of England High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at St Michael's Church of England High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Michael's Church of England High School

Curral Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9AN

Local ranking4th of 20 secondary schools in Sandwell

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1200

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 18 January 2023. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 47.4 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 35.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 65.5% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 226

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 89.0%
Continued in education: 85.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1178
Boys: 620 (51%)
Girls: 593 (49%)
Capacity: 1200 (101% full)
SEND: 24.4%
FSM Eligible: 38.8%
EAL: 7.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.3%
SEN Support: 20.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 73.9
Budget per Pupil: £7,367/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 7.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 20.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 73.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 5.6%
Black African: 4.3%
Asian Indian: 3.5%
White Other: 3.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.4%
Asian Pakistani: 1.7%
Asian Other: 1.6%

73.5%

White British

5.6%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

4.3%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01215616881

headteacher@st-michaels.sandwell.sch.uk

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Curral Road

Rowley Regis, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 104019
UKPRN: 10017787
Establishment No.: 4500

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