St Michael's Catholic Academy

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Beamish Road, Billingham, TS23 3DXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Michael's Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Billingham for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 86 schools in Stockton-on-Tees. It ranks 11th of 13 secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 September 2022, report published 10 November 2022

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

195 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score41.9

41.9, 4.2 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths35.9%

35.9%, 9.5 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths57.4%

57.4%, 7.4 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc23.6%

23.6%, 16.9 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.58

3.58, 0.51 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

892 pupils on roll, with places for 840

Eligible for free school meals32.7%

32.7%, 6.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.5%

2.5%, 19.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.8%

17.8%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Michael's Catholic Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Northfield School and Sports College	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 45.3
Red House School	2 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 69.8
North Shore Academy	3 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 48.2
Outwood Academy Riverside	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 43.2
Manor Community Academy	3 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 46.9

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Clare Humble
Phone: 01642870003
Website: stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Beamish Road, Billingham, TS23 3DX
Local authority: Stockton-on-Tees
URN: 139656

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.