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St Michael's Church of England Academy | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Michael's Church of England Academy
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St Michael's Church of England Academy
- Primary
- Torbay TQ4 5EW
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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: Students in Reception Year learn to read as soon as they start school, with books well-matched to their phonics knowledge.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has designed an ambitious curriculum that revisits learning regularly and supports pupils who have fallen behind.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, the school has not precisely identified the necessary knowledge, leading to gaps in depth of understanding.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers make regular checks on what pupils know and remember, and those who fall behind are supported.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind are supported to catch up rapidly with their peers through precise support systems.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' conduct is exemplary, lessons are calm and purposeful, and they understand learning routines well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff use training and advice to support SEND pupils, with individual plans matching specific needs and external agency support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know that staff will help them with any worries. They are taught about road safety and online risks.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has effective safeguarding arrangements and promotes a culture of safety and well-being among pupils.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school and value the nurture and care their children receive.
Parental Involvement: The school works in partnership with parents and carers to promote regular attendance and community involvement.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a range of enrichment opportunities to develop pupils鈥� talents and interests.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy outdoor learning events and socializing with peers from other schools, despite being in temporary accommodation.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers engage actively with pupils and make regular assessments to tailor support for those falling behind.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers鈥� regular checks ensure pupils improve accuracy and fluency in their reading over time.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, teachers鈥� use of assessment is not fully developed, affecting the accuracy of understanding pupils' progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school should ensure that the use of assessment identifies exactly what pupils know to inform future planning.
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About Us
St Michael's Church of England Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Devon, South West.
It has 63 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | 5th 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
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Michael's Church of England Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1