St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
Gender
Exam Board
GL Assessment
Places (Year 7)
128
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
ExcellentAbout St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School nurtures academically curious young women who genuinely want to learn and aren't afraid to tackle challenging material. The curriculum stretches well beyond national requirements, with pupils studying two modern foreign languages plus Latin in the younger years, while teachers who are passionate experts in their subjects inspire deeper exploration. What sets this school apart is how pupils are encouraged to act on issues they care about — from leading campaigns on mental health to creating a Peace Garden for their peers. The sixth form welcomes boys, and older students play an active mentoring role, creating a supportive community where girls thrive academically and personally.
Subjects Tested
Ages & Pupils
891
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 11 September 2022
Quality of Education
OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes
OutstandingPersonal Development
OutstandingLeadership & Management
OutstandingSixth Form Provision
OutstandingAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
77.8
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
96.1%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Admissions
Student Demographics
10.5%
Free School Meals
21.8%
English as Additional Language
0.22%
EHCP
8.31%
SEN Support