St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Church Lane East Aldershot Hampshire GU11 3SS |
| Phone | 01252322933 |
| Reference Number | 116333 |
St Michael’s Church of England Controlled Junior School has made significant progress since its last inspection, now achieving a 'Good' rating in all areas assessed. The school fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where pupils feel valued and are encouraged to demonstrate positive virtues such as respect and resilience. The curriculum is well-structured, and staff are dedicated to ensuring that every pupil, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, receives a quality education. Overall, pupils enjoy their learning and are taught the importance of community involvement and kindness.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 377 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.11%
Girls: 45.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 35.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 31.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 54 | 40 | 94 |
| 4 | 43 | 50 | 93 |
| 5 | 54 | 40 | 94 |
| 6 | 53 | 43 | 96 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 50.1% |
| Asian, Other | 18.6% |
| White, Other | 10.1% |
| African | 5% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Caribbean | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 18 May 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 15 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and supported in a caring environment.
- Strong leadership has refined a well-sequenced curriculum.
- Teachers demonstrate good subject knowledge and facilitate engaging learning.
- Effective phonics and reading instruction are prioritized.
- Pupils are encouraged to embody virtues of respect, courage, and resilience.
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of teachers do not deliver the phonics programme precisely enough.
- Some staff do not consistently check pupils' understanding of taught concepts.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
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 | 102 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
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 | -1.9 | ||
| Writing | -3.9 | ||
| Maths | -2.7 |
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