London grammar school
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
Nether Street, London, London N12 7NJ
Last checked 15 October 2026 · Source: DfE GIAS
- Who can apply
- Girls
- Entrance test
- St Michael's Catholic Grammar School entrance tests
- Papers by
- GL Assessment
- Ranking (GCSE)
- #32
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School at a glance
- Entrance test
- St Michael's Catholic Grammar School entrance tests
- Papers by GL Assessment
For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5
- Registration opens
- Not confirmed yet
- Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.
- Registration closes
- Not confirmed yet
- Test day
- Not confirmed yet
- Results
- Not confirmed yet
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2028
September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6
- Results
- Not confirmed yet
- Apply to your council by
- 31 October 2026
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2027
- Qualifying score
- No pass mark: places in rank order
Dates and scores are shown only once we've checked them against the official admissions information. Always confirm with the test organiser before you rely on them.
Key dates
For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5
- Not confirmed yet
Registration opens
Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.
- Not confirmed yet
Registration closes
- Not confirmed yet
Test day
- Not confirmed yet
Results
National dates for England
- 31 October 2027
Secondary school application deadlineNext
Apply through your local council, listing the grammar schools you want.
- 1 March 2028
National Offer Day
Councils tell families which secondary school place they have been offered.
Add these dates to your calendar
The St Michael's Catholic Grammar School entrance tests dates for this year haven't been confirmed on our site yet — see the official St Michael's Catholic Grammar School page(opens in a new tab).
September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6
- Test day
- 11 September 2026(passed)
- Results
- Not confirmed yet
- Apply to your council by
- 31 October 2026
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2027
Applicants are ranked by score across Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, English and Maths; oversubscription criteria apply to those ranked in the top 175 places. No single pass mark is published.
Prepare for St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
Practice matched to the GL Assessment papers this school's test uses.
GL Assessment paper packs
Timed practice papers with marking and a report on what to work on next.
Next mock exam
GL mock day — Autumn 2026 (Year 5)
Year 5 GL mock season 2026–27
Dates to be confirmed
Free sample paper
Every child gets a free sample paper in each subject with a free parent account, with a report and an estimated standardised score.
About St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School in North Finchley is a four-form entry grammar school for girls, with a mixed sixth form. It was founded in 1908 by the Sisters of the Poor Child Jesus and joined the Loreto English Education Network in 2019. The school describes itself as "first and foremost a Catholic school", and its Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it 'Outstanding', as the headteacher states.
The entrance test
Children applying for Year 7 sit the St Michael's Catholic Grammar School entrance tests, run by St Michael's Catholic Grammar School.
Papers by: GL Assessment-style papers (Multiple-choice papers (Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, Maths)).
Checked against the official admissions information. What the exam boards mean
Catchment area
London area with girls entry
Catchment rules can change each year. The school's admissions policy has the final word.
School results2024/25
- RankRanked #32
- GCSE Attainment 8
- 77.8 out of 90
- 96.1% got grade 5+ in English and maths
- A level points per entry
- 46.9(A- average)
Source: DfE school performance tables, 2024/25. Results reflect who a school admits as well as its teaching. See all grammar school rankings and how they work
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Common questions
- Which 11+ test does St Michael's Catholic Grammar School use?
- Children applying for Year 7 at St Michael's Catholic Grammar School sit the St Michael's Catholic Grammar School entrance tests, run by St Michael's Catholic Grammar School.
- What format is the St Michael's Catholic Grammar School entrance tests?
- The St Michael's Catholic Grammar School entrance tests papers are written by GL Assessment-style papers (Multiple-choice papers (Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, Maths)). The subjects, timings and question types are set for each test, so check the official familiarisation material for the exact format.
- Is St Michael's Catholic Grammar School for boys or girls?
- St Michael's Catholic Grammar School admits girls into Year 7.
- When is the St Michael's Catholic Grammar School entrance tests for 2027 entry?
- The St Michael's Catholic Grammar School entrance tests for September 2027 entry is on 11 September 2026. Registration closes on 7 July 2026.
- What is the pass mark for St Michael's Catholic Grammar School?
- St Michael's Catholic Grammar School entrance tests: places go in rank order, so there's no fixed pass mark, and we don't have a verified cut-off for 2027 entry. Applicants are ranked by score across Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, English and Maths; oversubscription criteria apply to those ranked in the top 175 places. No single pass mark is published. A score at this level doesn't guarantee a place: St Michael's Catholic Grammar School offers places under its own admissions policy.
- How can my child prepare for the St Michael's Catholic Grammar School 11+?
- The St Michael's Catholic Grammar School entrance tests papers are written by GL Assessment, so practise with papers in that style under timed conditions. On Academy11+ you'll find GL Assessment mock exams and a free sample paper, with a report on what to work on next.
- Where is St Michael's Catholic Grammar School?
- St Michael's Catholic Grammar School is at Nether Street, London, London N12 7NJ.
Location
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Nether Street, London, London N12 7NJ