Highgate whispers tales of a place where young minds blossom. It is St Michael’s CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School. This isn’t just any school. It is a place where education meets faith.
St Michael’s CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School stands on North Road. Its address is London N6 4BG. Haringey is the local authority. It is a voluntary aided school with a Church of England religious character. The Diocese of London oversees its spiritual aspects.
Let’s step inside St Michael’s CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School. Children aged 3 to 11 fill its classrooms. The school provides primary education. It is a mixed-gender school. Its URN is 102135. The DfE number is 309/3302.
Mrs. Geraldine Gallagher leads St Michael’s CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School. She is the headteacher. The school’s phone number is 02083407441.
St Michael’s CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School has nursery classes. It does not have a sixth form. The school can accommodate 457 pupils. Currently 427 pupils attend.
About 7.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. That is 29 children. The school does not have special classes.
Cordelia Brown is the chair of governors. She has been in this role since June 3 2019. Her term ends on June 2 2027. Maja Raskovic is also a governor. Her term ends in 2027 too.
Other governors include Geraldine Gallagher Sinead O’Brien Claire Southern King-Lynne Swayne Lisa Maguire Stephen Bethel Julia Machin Olakunle Ayodeji and Angela Stathi.
Ofsted rated St Michael’s CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School as “Outstanding” overall after an inspection on June 21 2023. The quality of education behaviour and attitudes personal development and leadership and management were all deemed “Outstanding”. Early years provision also received an “Outstanding” rating.
In 2019 78% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading writing and maths. Pupils made excellent progress in maths reading and writing. The progress scores were above the national average.
Attendance is also a point of pride. In 2017/18 pupils missed only 3.9% of half-day sessions. This is better than the national average.
St Michael’s CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School also focuses on finances. In the school year 2018/19 the mean gross salary for teachers was higher than the national average. There were 18 full-time teachers and 14.2 teaching assistants.
St Michael’s CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School is more than just a school. It is a community. It fosters growth faith and excellence in London’s Highgate. It prepares its students for a bright future.