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St Michaels Church of England Academy

Sefton, L23 7ULSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
Jun 2024
Progress 8
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Competition
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Ranking
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About St Michaels Church of England Academy

St Michaels Church of England Academy in Sefton received an Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its graded inspection in June 2024, a significant downgrade from its previous Requires improvement judgement in 2022. The inspection report, published in September 2024, paints a stark picture: leadership and management, along with quality of education, were both rated Inadequate, while behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and sixth-form provision were judged as Requires improvement. This places the school in a challenging position, particularly given that none of the 20 secondary schools in Sefton currently hold an Outstanding rating. The most telling academic metric available is the local authority's average Progress 8 score of -0.59, which provides a benchmark for how pupils at schools in the area typically perform relative to the national average. For parents considering St Michaels, this data signals that the school is operating well below the standard expected, and the leadership under headteacher Roy Bellmon faces a considerable task in addressing the inspectors' concerns.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSt Michaels Road, Crosby, Sefton, L23 7UL
HeadteacherRoy Bellmon
Local AuthoritySefton
School Capacity684
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Sixth Form Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Playing FieldsScience LabsAstro TurfSports HallICT SuiteSixth Form CentreSwimming PoolDining HallGymnasiumLibraryTheatreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

Martial ArtsRoundersSwimmingHockeyFootballAthleticsRugbyBadmintonBasketball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningDramaBook ClubEco ClubDebateChoirFilm ClubOrchestraNewspaperModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: stmichaelshigh.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Michaels Church of England Academy

St Michaels Church of England Academy has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.