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St Michael's Catholic Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
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St Michael's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Sunderland DH5 8NF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff follow a clear and structured program for teaching phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have planned an ambitious curriculum ensuring all pupils achieve well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Subject leaders need a better understanding of how well geography is being taught.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils explain confidently what they have previously learned in mathematics and reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show positive attitudes to learning and behave well because teachers have high expectations.
Support for Falling Behind: Some children are given support to catch up in reading by the end of Year 1.
Support for SEND Pupils: SENCo ensures staff are trained to effectively support pupils with SEND so they can access the whole curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying rarely happens and is quickly resolved by adults. Staff are trained to identify pupils at risk.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective with regular updates and training for staff.
Parent Feedback: Some parents feel that leaders do not communicate information about their child鈥檚 SEND in a timely manner.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a range of sports clubs, music tuition, choir, and crafts.
Teacher Engagement: Subject leaders provide helpful guidance that develops teachers鈥� subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers connect what pupils know to new learning, helping them tackle new concepts confidently.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff do not know the most effective approaches to use to support pupils learning to read.
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About Us
St Michael's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 203 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C-
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B+
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.6 | 17 | 20.8 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 103 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 105 | 108 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 102 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% | 60.32% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.03% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1