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St Michael's Church of England First School
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St Michael's Church of England First School
- Primary
- Minehead TA24 5NY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Good teaching enables pupils to achieve well in phonics and reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum provides a wealth of interesting learning experiences.
Areas Needing Improvement: Strengthen the development of pupils鈥� literacy and mathematical skills across subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils with SEND have their needs assessed and supported well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, share excellent relationships with staff, and take pride in their work.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers ensure that pupils with SEND are carefully assessed and supported well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying is very rare and they feel very safe at school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff know how to act to keep pupils safe and support vulnerable pupils effectively.
Parent Feedback: All the parents praised the work of the school; they agree their children are very safe at school.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate engaging learning and supportive behaviour promotion by teachers.
Extracurricular Activities: The sport premium is managed well to provide a wide range of sports including after-school clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils are enthusiastic about the breaktime sporting activities and use of stimulating equipment.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are empowered through motivating support and quality training.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching drives strong pupil progress, especially in phonics and reading.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders effectively check the impact of teaching on pupils鈥� learning and progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Middle leadership contributions need strengthening across all subjects.
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About Us
St Michael's Church of England First School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 139 students from age 5-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'd like to extend a warm greeting to you on behalf of the students, teachers, and governors at St. Michael's C of E First School. An educational relationship between students, parents, governors, and staff is prioritised at our school. A Christian ethos is upheld throughout the school community by maintaining close ties with Minehead's churches. Tim Langdon leads one of our daily group worship services, while Father Simon Robinson leads the other. Every child ought to be valued and handled individually, in our opinion. We provide a diverse and comprehensive curriculum that combines indoor and outdoor study for this reason. We pride ourselves on knowing each child as an individual and giving them a stimulating curriculum that enables them to reach their full potential. We have high expectations for everyone. At St. Michael's, we have high expectations for everyone, and our devoted and loyal team always goes above and beyond to make sure that every child gets the chance to take advantage of everything we have to offer. An excellent preschool, a hall, two playgrounds, gardens, a playing field, a wild garden and pond, and a heated indoor swimming pool are all on-site amenities. We work together as a team to achieve excellence in learning as members of the West Somerset Academies Trust. Please click on the link at the bottom of the page for further details on the West Somerset Academies Trust. Browse our website at your leisure. If you can't find what you're looking for, call us at 01643 702759 or send us an email at [email protected].
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-9 | 2-9 | 3-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 26.7 | 26.1 | 26.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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 | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Michael's Church of England First School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1