St Michael's CofE (C) First School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Weavers Lane Off Lichfield Road Stone Staffordshire ST15 8QB |
| Reference Number | 124275 |
St Michael’s CofE (VC) First School continues to demonstrate a good standard of education, with pupils enjoying their time at school and feeling safe. The school's values are well integrated into its curriculum, fostering a positive atmosphere where pupils behave well and take on responsibilities. The ambitious curriculum supports all learners effectively, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, there are areas for improvement, particularly in the matching of home reading books to pupils' phonetic knowledge and the establishment of consistent assessment systems across all subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 198 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.51%
Girls: 49.49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 21 | 38 |
| 2 | 14 | 22 | 36 |
| 3 | 27 | 27 | 54 |
| 4 | 25 | 17 | 42 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jan 2023 | School inspection |
| 07 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jul 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy coming to school and feel safe.
- The school promotes strong values that are understood by pupils.
- Behaviour is consistently good across all areas of the school.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured for all year groups.
- Effective support is provided for pupils with SEND.
- Reading is prioritized, with innovative methods to engage pupils.
- Involvement in the local community enriches the curriculum.
- Teachers use assessment strategies effectively to check pupils' understanding.
Areas for Improvement
- Some home reading books do not match the phonics learning effectively.
- Assessment systems for foundation subjects are not yet robust.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Walton Priory Middle School
Beacon Rise, Walton, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0AL |
0.72 miles |
|
Pirehill First School
Tilling Drive, Walton, Pirehill First School Staffordshire County Council, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0AA |
0.72 miles |
|
St Dominic's Catholic Primary School
Margaret Street, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8YG |
0.93 miles |
|
Christ Church CofE First School
Northesk Street, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8EP |
0.97 miles |
|
Manor Hill First School
Manor Rise, Walton, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0HY |
1.02 miles |
|
Christ Church Academy
Old Road, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8JD |
1.19 miles |
|
Oulton CofE First School
Rock Crescent, Oulton, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8UH |
1.73 miles |
|
Springfields First School
Yarnfield, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0NJ |
2.75 miles |
|
Barlaston CofE (VC) First School
Barlaston Ce (Vc) First School, Broughton Crescent, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST12 9DB |
3.57 miles |
|
Fulford Primary School
Fulford Road, Fulford, Fulford Primary School, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9QT |
3.8 miles |
|
Beaconfields Primary School
Ramson Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1ZY |
3.96 miles |
|
Tittensor CofE (C) First School
Beechcliffe Lane, Tittensor, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST12 9HP |
4.15 miles |
|
Green Lea First School
Mill Lane, Milwich, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0EU |
4.33 miles |
|
St Matthews Church of England Academy
St Matthew's Ce Academy, Lightwood Road, Rough Close, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 7NE |
4.39 miles |
|
Meir Heath Academy
Golborn Avenue, Meir Heath, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 7JQ |
4.42 miles |
|
Parkside Primary School
Bradshaw Way, Parkside, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1TH |
4.53 miles |
|
Greenhall
Second Avenue, Holmcroft, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1PS |
4.71 miles |
|
Marshlands School
Second Avenue, Tillington, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1PS |
4.71 miles |
|
Newstead Primary Academy
Waterside Drive, Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 3LQ |
4.92 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
St Dominic's Priory School
37 Station Road, Stone, ST15 8ER |
0.98 miles |
|
Alleyne's Academy
Oulton Road, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8DT |
1.16 miles |
|
The Yarlet School
Yarlet, Stafford, ST18 9SU |
2.31 miles |
|
Sir Graham Balfour High School
North Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1NR |
4.57 miles |
|
Walton Hall Academy
Stafford Road, Eccleshall, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST21 6JR |
4.79 miles |