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St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Bishop Middleham DL17 9AL
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Outstanding
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a school priority with structured phonics teaching and book matching sounds known by pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve highly; the curriculum develops them both socially and academically.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils recall multiplication facts easily and are excited about reading, achieving fluency by end of key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: The school uses a proactive approach to support disadvantaged pupils achieving high outcomes.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate exemplary behavior, showcasing strong moral codes from early years.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers use a wide range of strategies ensuring all pupils, including those with SEND, are fully included.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, creating a safe environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive relationships and exemplary pupil behavior ensure a supportive atmosphere.
Parent Feedback: Parents provide feedback via Ofsted Parent View indicating overall positive views.
Parental Involvement: The school engages through strategies like educational visits and community involvement.
Extracurricular Activities: A wealth of enrichment activities including clubs and educational visits are offered.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have opportunities for professional development and implementing best practices.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality teaching inspires students to learn and prepares them well.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No notable challenges noted; staff well-supported and qualified.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teacher quality is assessed through engagement in current research and practice.
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About Us
St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 127 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 87% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.1 | 22.7 | - |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 107 | - |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | - |
| 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 | 106 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 99 | 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 | 87% | 57.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 7.35% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1