St Michael's School, Newbury
St Michael's School is an independent school for pupils aged 5 to 18 in Newbury. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Michael's School in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Michael's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to St Michael's School are Horris Hill School (1.4 miles), Thorngrove School (2 miles), St Gabriel's School (2.4 miles) and Cheam School (3.2 miles).
Horris Hill SchoolThorngrove SchoolSt Gabriel's SchoolCheam School
Who goes there
In 2026, 7 pupils (9.7%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Michael's School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Breachfield (sw-bound), 220 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often vehicle crime, burglary and weapons possession. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Michael's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby all-through school
Keep up with St Michael's School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Michael's School.
- Stagecoach Newbury880m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
55%
Available places
72 pupils
130 places
58 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Newbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newbury
Across Hampshire council
Places available
15,392
Applications
13,874
Got 1st preference
90.1%
Got preferred school
97.6%
All secondary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(11)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
7
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
9.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
72
Total Pupils
46
Boys
26
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Michael's School
Questions parents ask about St Michael's School
What are GCSE results like at St Michael's School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Michael's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is St Michael's School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023.
Does St Michael's School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in September 2023, St Michael's School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to St Michael's School?
St Michael's School has around 72 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to St Michael's School?
St Michael's School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does St Michael's School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of St Michael's School: Stagecoach Newbury (880m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Michael's School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Michael's School?
St Michael's School is at Harts Lane, Burghclere, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9JW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)