St Michael's Church of England C Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Maple Road Pelsall Walsall West Midlands WS3 4JJ |
| Phone | 01922682309 |
| Reference Number | 104227 |
St Michael’s Church of England Primary School is performing well overall, with a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas. The school has undergone significant improvements under the new headteacher since her appointment. It fosters a strong, inclusive environment where pupils feel welcomed and safe. High expectations for behaviour and achievement are established, contributing to positive relationships among pupils and between pupils and staff. The school has ambitious curriculum goals and effectively supports students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, there are some areas for improvement in delivering certain subjects and providing effective feedback to enhance students' writing skills.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 467 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.82%
Girls: 48.18% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 35 | 60 |
| 2 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 3 | 33 | 29 | 62 |
| 4 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
| 5 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 6 | 33 | 26 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.5% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| Indian | 2.6% |
| African | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2022 | School inspection |
| 04 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 24 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong inclusive ethos at the heart of the school.
- High expectations for behaviour and academic achievement.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Well-planned early years curriculum enhancing vocabulary and communication.
- Ambitious curriculum design for all pupils.
- Pupils feel safe and have positive relationships with staff.
- Active and community-oriented music program.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects are less well established, impacting pupil learning.
- Inconsistent teacher feedback, especially regarding writing improvements.
- Not all early years activities engage children fully, limiting their learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 15% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.1 | ||
| Writing | 0.5 | ||
| Maths | 2.9 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 32 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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