The Daily Telegraph: St Michael's is the second best state school in the country and the best in London

We are very proud to have been named the second best state school in the country, and the best in London, in the 2025 Daily Telegraph Best Schools Guide.

In this guide, secondary schools are ranked according to 10 separate criteria (including results, destinations and attendance) which add up to a maximum score of 40. These are designed to highlight a range of key data points, measuring key academic, behavioural and organisational performance. Overall ratings of “Very good”, “Good”, “Fair”, “Below average” and “Poor” are derived by how a school compares to the average school across the country.

St. Michael's scored a perfect 40/40

We are proud that this ranking reflects the outstanding dedication of our staff, the great support that our parents give the school, and, most importantly, the hard work of our students.