St Michael's Church of England High School
Rowley Regis, B65 9AN · Sandwell · secondary school
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6th of 20 secondary schools in Sandwell we can score, 22 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.8/10 against 560 of them, against 4.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 35.8 · 27 | 30% | 0.80 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.28 · 71 | 25% | 1.78 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.4 · 57 | 10% | 0.57 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Michael's Church of England High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.28 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join The Chosen Series, The Traitors Series, and Youth Alpha Series.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,213 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With the roll exceeding capacity by 13, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? Since the last inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to teaching quality since then? How do the named series clubs support pupils' engagement outside of core academic lessons?
What Ofsted said about St Michael's Church of England High School
Overview
St Michael’s Church of England High School continues to be a good school, maintaining a culture of mutual respect underpinned by its Christian ethos. Leaders’ high expectations have created a calm and orderly environment where pupils are well behaved and engage purposefully in learning. The school provides a broad curriculum and strong support for pupils’ personal development, including a nationally showcased ‘21st Century Child programme’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ambitious and structured effectively, with topics taught in a logical order to help pupils connect ideas.
- Teachers implement the curriculum adeptly, using assessment to quickly identify where pupils need additional help.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported and fully integrated into school life.
- Reading is a top priority, with targeted interventions helping struggling pupils to catch up.
- Staff report high levels of well-being, appreciating leaders’ ‘open door culture’ and support for workload management.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should encourage more pupils to study languages at key stage 4, as the current uptake remains relatively low.
- Teachers must consistently adapt learning activities to meet the full range of abilities in their groups, ensuring precise support for all pupils.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring appropriate checks are carried out and staff receiving regular training to act in a timely way.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.9 |
| 2024/25 | 48.9 |
| 2025/26 | 47.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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