North Road, Highgate, London N6 4BG
10 reasons to choose St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Highgate
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St Michael’s Church of England Primary School, Highgate has a Schoolsmith Score® of 75. It is one of the best state primary schools in Highgate and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 0.5 miles.
School fundamentals
St Michael’s Church of England Primary School, Highgate is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 3 and 11 years. It is a Church of England voluntary aided faith school. The school was also rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last (2023) inspection. Reception places are usually oversubscribed every year, on first preference.
Average class size
St Michael’s Church of England Primary School, Highgate has two classes per year, and an average class size of 28 pupils.
Exam results and leavers' destinations
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that St Michael’s Church of England Primary School, Highgate ranks in the top 9% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress score rank the school in the top 8% of schools. After St Michael’s CofE Primary pupils go on to one of 30 secondary schools with Fortismere (10% of leavers) being the most popular destination. 60% of pupils go on to academically selective private & state schools.
The St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Highgate curriculum
School curriculum emphasises Christian social morality and also includes PSHE, French. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. Accredited Gifted and Talented programme. The school offers each pupil over 5 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers, Forest School for Reception and residential trips from Year 4.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with some peripatetic and specialist teaching.
Sport at St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Highgate
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Highgate
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and orchestra. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
Out of school hours care from 7.45am (school staff) to 6.00pm (external contractor).
Find another school near St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Highgate
Channing Junior School (0.4 miles); Highgate Junior School & Pre-Prep (0.4 miles); Kerem School (1.5 miles).
St John’s Upper Holloway Church of England Primary School (1.1 miles); Coleridge Primary School (1.4 miles); Muswell Hill Primary School (1.5 miles).
Highgate School (0.1 miles); Channing School (0.4 miles); The KIng Alfred School (2.4 miles).
St Aloysius RC College (0.7 miles); Highgate Wood Secondary School (1 mile); William Ellis School (1.1 miles).