'Act justly. Love tenderly. Walk humbly with your God.' Micah 6:8
Welcome to St. Michael’s Catholic Academy.
As a Catholic School we are rooted in our Christian values and see these values as the cornerstone of both our academic and pastoral mission.
In our recent Catholic School Inspection in April 2025, the inspectors recognised the value we place on strong and positive relationships between all members of our community when they said:
“This is a welcoming, inclusive, genuine and authentic Catholic school where students and staff ‘love to be’, where all students feel valued, cared for, loved and included.”
We were delighted with this strong affirmation which shows we have continued to build on the importance of positive relationships since our most recent OFSTED Inspection from September 2022 which stated:
“There are harmonious relationships between staff and pupils. As a result, pupils feel safe and looked after. They know who to turn to if they need help and support.”
At St. Michael’s, we believe that strong, respectful and positive relationships between staff and students enable all of our young people to thrive. As a school we have worked hard on establishing a focused and engaging learning environment for all students. This is based on delivering excellence in teaching and learning where expectations are high in every subject; offering a broad curriculum of academic and vocational qualifications and the opportunity for students to regulate their own learning behaviours.
“Pupils are well behaved around the school. Lessons are calm and orderly. This creates a positive environment in the school. Staff demonstrate a consistent approach to managing routines.” OFSTED 2022
At St. Michael’s, school life is so much more than just achieving excellent exam results. Our ‘Culture of Excellence’ within the school encourages students in all aspects of school life, academically and pastorally. Our developing program of student leadership across the school enables our students to actively participate and share their voice in ensuring St. Michael’s continues to broaden their horizons and help them to make a positive contribution to the society in which they live.
Mrs Clare Humble
Headteacher