St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
Nether Street, North Finchley, London, N12 7NJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School is a secondary school in Barnet for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 170 schools in Barnet. It ranks 2nd of 27 secondary schools in Barnet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 November 2022, report published 29 December 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 November 2022
Leaders have very high expectations of pupils. Pupils embrace these alongside the school aim of 'academic curiosity'. For example, pupils voluntarily investigated the Radical Design movement as preparation for a design and technology module. Pupils feel safe and happy. They know that staff will help them if they need support. Pupil behaviour is exemplary. They get on very well with each other. Bullying is rare and if it does occur it is dealt with quickly. Older pupils support younger pupils. For example, they act as mentors for new pupils and as 'transport buddies' for the journey to and from school. Of particular note is the ethos created by leaders, which encourages pupils to take action on issues they care about. For example, leading campaigns in school about male mental health and violence against women. Pupils also take practical steps to change things, such as creating a Peace Garden as a calm space to support the mental health of others. Pupils take part in a wide range of visits locally and overseas. Leaders ensure that all pupils are able to take part in these visits. On a recent visit to France, pupils were able to practise their language skills and to learn about daily life in France.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
127 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
102 students
Average A level grade A-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
908 pupils on roll, with places for 940
Schools near St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Imperial College London Mathematics School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Wren Academy Finchley | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 59.8 |
| Finchley Catholic High School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 62.3 |
| The Compton School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 54.8 |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Michael Stimpson
- Phone
- 02084462256
- Address
- Nether Street, North Finchley, London, N12 7NJ
- Local authority
- Barnet
- URN
- 101361
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.