About the school
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School is a Catholic grammar school in North Finchley, London. The site states it has a sixth form and serves pupils through Key Stage 5.
| School type | Grammar · Girls |
|---|---|
| Headteacher | Michael Stimpson |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Open Evening 2026 was postponed to Monday 13 July; guided tours run from 5pm to 7pm, with Headteacher talks at 5pm and 7pm.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper + computer |
| Subjects tested | English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
📄 Free St Michael's Catholic Grammar School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Detail | From September 2027 entry onwards, Baptised Catholic girls from a Practising Catholic family must provide a Certificate of Baptism in the Catholic Church and a Certificate of Catholic Practice. Parents should notify the school at application if their child is eligible for Pupil Premium or is Looked After/Previously Looked After. The school says it is historically oversubscribed with applicants to sit entrance tests and applies oversubscription criteria to applications. |
| Competition | Historically we are oversubscribed with applicants to sit entrance tests. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | 14 Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 11 Sep 2026 |
Open Evening 2026 was postponed to Monday 13 July, with guided tours between 5pm and 7pm and Headteacher talks at 5pm and 7pm. Entrance tests for September 2027 entry are by invitation only. Applicants must sit the tests in person at the school on Friday 11 September 2026.
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