St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | School House Lane Blickling Road Aylsham Norwich Norfolk NR11 6EX |
| Phone | 01263732260 |
| Reference Number | 121027 |
St Michael’s Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, moving from a requires improvement grade to a good overall effectiveness rating. The school is characterized by high expectations set by its leaders and staff, which are generally met by the pupils across various key stages. Relationships in the school are strong, with a focus on mental and emotional wellbeing, and students feel safe and valued. Moreover, the curriculum is well-structured and supported by knowledgeable staff, ensuring that most pupils achieve well.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 150 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.67%
Girls: 55.33% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 20.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 2 | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| 3 | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| 6 | 7 | 9 | 16 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.3% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 29 Oct 2019 | School inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 24 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil achievement
- Strong curriculum design from Nursery to Year 6
- Effective teaching and strong subject knowledge
- Good management of pupil behaviour
- Successful improvement in attendance levels
- Comprehensive support for pupils with SEND
- Positive impact of rewards on pupil behaviour and attitudes
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' understanding of British values is not as strong as it could be
- Memory retention in subjects other than reading and mathematics is lower
- Inconsistent revisiting of key concepts in subjects like personal, social and health education
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38% | ||
| 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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | -1.5 | ||
| Writing | -4.6 | ||
| Maths | -4.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Bure Valley School
Hungate Street, Aylsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6JZ |
0.47 miles |
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John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School
Hungate Street, Aylsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6JZ |
0.54 miles |
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Erpingham Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
School Road, Erpingham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 7QY |
2.68 miles |
|
Colby Primary School
Bridge Road, Colby, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 7EA |
2.85 miles |
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Hevingham Primary School
New Road, Westgate, Hevingham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5NH |
3.6 miles |
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Buxton Primary School
Aylsham Road, Buxton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5EZ |
3.75 miles |
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Cawston Church of England Primary Academy
Aylsham Road, Cawston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 4AY |
3.87 miles |
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Aldborough Primary School
Alby Hill, Aldborough, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 7PH |
4.5 miles |
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Swanton Abbott Community Primary School
Youngman's Lane, Swanton Abbott, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5DZ |
4.54 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Aylsham High School
Sir Williams Lane, Aylsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6AN |
0.46 miles |