St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

North Road, Highgate, London, N6 4BGOpen in maps

St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in Haringey for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 94 schools in Haringey. It ranks 8th of 49 primary schools in Haringey. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 June 2023, report published 26 September 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 June 2023

Pupils, including children in the early years, flourish at this exceptional school. All staff have the highest expectations of pupils. They enable pupils to treat those around them with the utmost respect. Leaders have shaped a highly welcoming school culture where pupils are proud to attend. This is a very happy and safe place for pupils. Leaders place no limits on pupils' academic development. Staff have established a curriculum that helps pupils to secure a deep knowledge of each subject. Pupils achieve highly in all areas of the curriculum. Alongside a broad curriculum, leaders make sure that pupils have access to an impressive variety of clubs and cultural visits. Behaviour in lessons and all around the school is exemplary. Pupils behave with maturity towards each other and staff. They are polite and welcoming. Working relationships are positive and strong in this school. If anything worries pupils, then staff manage this quickly. Adults' high expectations for pupils' behaviour are realised consistently across the school. Lessons are calm and pupils remain focused.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

50 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths80%

80%, 18 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths22%

22%, 14 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

441 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals5.2%

5.2%, 21.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language31.3%

31.3%, 9.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support4.8%

4.8%, 10 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.6%

1.6%, 4.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery0.3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Highgate Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding80% met the expected standard
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding89% met the expected standard
Brookfield Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good47% met the expected standard
Whitehall Park School0.8 milesOfsted: Good46% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Geraldine Gallagher
Phone
02083407441
Website
stmichaelsn6.com
Address
North Road, Highgate, London, N6 4BG
Local authority
Haringey
URN
102135

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.