St Michael's College

Overview

This follow-up inspection confirms that St Michael’s College has successfully addressed previous areas for improvement, with outcomes, provision, and leadership now rated as "good." The school demonstrates a clear capacity for self-improvement, supported by robust internal processes and positive feedback from parents and staff.

Strengths

• Learner outcomes have improved, with pupils displaying "positive attitudes to learning" and being "confident and articulate."
• The quality of teaching is now consistent, featuring "mutually respectful classroom relationships" and "well-structured and well-paced lessons."
• Leadership and management are effective, characterised by "more effective communication" and a "joined-up, whole-school approach to school improvement."
• Assessment processes are robust, allowing for the "effective use of data" to support pupils at risk of underachieving.
• Curriculum planning is "flexible and responsive," offering a wider range of subjects including increased access to vocational courses.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement, noting that previous priorities have been addressed.
• The ETI will monitor the "continued development of classroom provision to support successful learning for pupils of all abilities."

Safeguarding

The report does not contain specific findings or commentary regarding safeguarding arrangements.