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St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
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St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
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- Exeter EX1 2SN
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers plan lessons which successfully challenge each pupil to do their very best
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum contributes extremely successfully to the spiritual, moral, cultural and social development of the pupils
Areas Needing Improvement: Most-able in Key Stage 1 do not always act upon suggestions made by their teacher
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in reading are high and pupils make rapid progress in mathematics
Support for Falling Behind: Academic or pastoral support is very quickly provided if any individual is not making the progress that is expected
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is exemplary in lessons and around school. Pupils are very proud to be at St Michael's
Support for SEND Pupils: The achievements of all pupils are outstanding, including disabled pupils and those with special educational needs
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say that they feel extremely safe at school. The school looks after its vulnerable pupils very well
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Very thoughtful and polite. Staff place importance on promoting a strong and consistent set of moral and social values
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers hold the school in very high regard and have a very positive view of behaviour
Parental Involvement: Leaders make parents and carers very welcome in the school and ensure that they play a full part in helping children to settle quickly
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides a wide range of activities, such as clubs, especially for sports and music
Teacher Engagement: Teachers' high levels of professionalism, enthusiasm and subject knowledge mean that lessons inspire and challenge all the pupils to learn
Impact on Student Progress: Meticulous records show teaching has improved over time, leading to outstanding pupil progress
Teaching Staff Challenges: High expectations from leaders but support and opportunities for skill development are ample
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors and senior leaders make regular visits to classrooms and accurately record what they see
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About Us
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Devon, South West.
It has 416 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the webpage for our school. This should give you a flavour of what St. Michael's has to offer if you are considering it as a suitable school for your child. Although we are a large primary school with 420 students, we have a village school atmosphere with strong ties to the neighbourhood, parents, and other organisations. Please get in touch with us to set up a visit; we welcome visitors to the school. We hope you appreciate this look inside your child's experience at school and find the information available to you if you are a parent of a child already enrolled in the school. If there is something you think would be valuable to put on this website, do let us know.
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | - | - |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-7 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | 104 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 106 | - | - |
| 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 | 104 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 93 | 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 | 50% | 50.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 5.99% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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.
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 | 105 2 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 90 | 95 |
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 | 68% 12 | 56.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 3 | 8.32% | 9.72% |
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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | Below Average |
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 | 103 1 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 92 | 95 |
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 | 56% 11 | 58.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 8.83% | 9.16% |
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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below Average |
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 | 104 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 93 | 93 |
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 | 67% | 56.85% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8.26% | 8.19% |
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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | Below Average |
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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 | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1