St Michael's CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Dalston St. Michael's C.E. Primary School Carlisle Cumbria CA5 7LN |
| Phone | 01228711544 |
| Reference Number | 112246 |
St Michael's CofE Primary School has made significant progress since its last inspection, now achieving a 'Good' rating in all key areas. The school offers a supportive environment where pupils feel happy and engaged in their learning. Positive relationships between students and staff contribute to a welcoming atmosphere. The ambitious curriculum enables pupils to build knowledge progressively, with a focus on developing both academic skills and personal growth. While the overall performance is commendable, there are a few instances where staff could improve their responsiveness to students' learning gaps to ensure all pupils achieve a deeper understanding of the material.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 190 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.79%
Girls: 54.21% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 2 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 3 | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| 4 | 9 | 20 | 29 |
| 5 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| 6 | 14 | 17 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White, Other | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 25 May 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Feb 2020 | School inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from high-quality education with positive relationships among staff and students.
- The school has an ambitious curriculum that supports knowledge building over time.
- Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are well supported and achieve well.
- Reading is prioritized, with effective phonics instruction helping pupils become fluent readers.
- There are ample opportunities for personal development and extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils' misunderstandings are not addressed promptly, hindering their learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | 0.3 | ||
| Writing | 1.1 | ||
| Maths | -0.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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