St Michael's CofE (A) First School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Market Place Penkridge Stafford Staffordshire ST19 5DJ |
| Reference Number | 124343 |
St Michael's CofE First School is performing well overall, demonstrating a strong standard of education with notable strengths in safeguarding practices and pupil support. Leaders have established a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and valued, and there is a positive culture around attendance and community involvement. Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged or have special educational needs, generally make steady progress, especially in reading and mathematics, although some areas require improvement, particularly in writing where younger pupils are still developing key skills.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 148 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.62%
Girls: 53.38% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 2 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| 3 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 4 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Early Years | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 03 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Feb 2026 | School inspection |
| 03 Feb 2022 | School inspection |
| 04 May 2016 | Short inspection |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 12 Jul 2011 | Full inspection |
| 07 May 2008 | Full inspection |
| 10 May 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture ensuring pupils feel safe
- Steady progress in reading and mathematics for all pupils
- Broad and balanced curriculum with clear learning objectives
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils fostering a settled atmosphere
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
Areas for Improvement
- Variability in the quality of writing among younger pupils
- Some teachers do not consistently help pupils deepen understanding in wider curriculum subjects
- Opportunities to enhance children's vocabulary in early years are sometimes missed
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 30 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Marshbrook First School
Teddesley Road, Penkridge, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 5BA |
0.11 miles |
|
Princefield First School
Saxon Road, Penkridge, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 5EP |
0.31 miles |
|
Penkridge Middle School
Marsh Lane, Penkridge, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 5BW |
0.45 miles |
|
St Leonard's CofE First School
School Lane, Dunston, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 9AG |
2.32 miles |
|
All Saints CofE Primary School, Bednall
School Lane, Bednall, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0SD |
2.92 miles |
|
Littleton Green Community School
Colliers Way, Huntington, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 4UD |
3.02 miles |
|
St Lukes CofE Primary School
New Penkridge Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1HN |
3.77 miles |
|
Moorhill Primary School
Pye Green Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 5RN |
3.84 miles |
|
Redhill Primary School
Wrights Avenue, West Chadsmoor, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 5JR |
3.95 miles |
|
Sherbrook Primary School
Grainger Court, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 5SA |
4.04 miles |
|
Longford Primary Academy
Ascot Drive, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1PD |
4.09 miles |
|
Burton Manor Primary School
Uplands Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9PS |
4.1 miles |
|
Pye Green Academy
Rosehill, Hednesford, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 4RT |
4.21 miles |
|
Barnfields Primary School
Lansdowne Way, Wildwood, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4RD |
4.25 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Wharf Lane, Brewood, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 9BG |
4.28 miles |
|
Oakridge Primary School
Silvester Way, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0PR |
4.31 miles |
|
St Mary and St Chad CofE First School
Newport Street, Brewood, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 9DT |
4.32 miles |
|
Brewood Middle CofE Academy
School Road, Brewood, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 9DS |
4.38 miles |
|
Silkmore Primary Academy
Exeter Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4EG |
4.39 miles |
|
Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School
Burns Street, Chadsmoor, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 6DR |
4.39 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Wolgarston High School
Cannock Road, Penkridge, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 5RX |
0.62 miles |
|
Longridge School
Levedale Road, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST18 9AL |
1.47 miles |
|
The Haven School
Cabins 24, 25 and 26, Dunston Business Village, Dunston, Staffordshire, Staffordshire, ST18 9AB |
1.47 miles |
|
South Staffordshire College
Rodbaston Drive, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5PH |
1.59 miles |
|
The Rural Enterprise Academy
Rodbaston Drive, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19 5PH |
1.59 miles |
|
Little Kinvaston School
Little Kinvaston House, Watling Street, Gailey, ST19 5PR |
2.34 miles |
|
Robin's Nest School
The Old School House, Watling Street, Gailey, Cannock, Staffordshire, ST19 5PR |
2.34 miles |
|
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College
Cardinal Way, Stafford Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 4AW |
3.75 miles |
|
Heather Field School
New Burton House, Burton Bank Lane, Stafford, ST17 9JW |
3.76 miles |
|
Stafford Grammar School
|
4.05 miles |
|
Staffordshire University Academy
Marston Road, Hednesford, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 4JH |
4.09 miles |
|
Stafford Manor High School
Wolverhampton Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9DJ |
4.18 miles |
|
St. Dominic's Grammar School
32 Bargate Street, Stafford, ST19 9BA |
4.26 miles |
|
Cannock Chase High School
Hednesford Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1JT |
4.28 miles |
|
Hednesford Valley High School
Stanley Road, Hednesford, Staffordshire, WS12 4JS |
4.29 miles |
|
Great Oaks College
Longford Road, Cannock, WS11 0LG |
4.52 miles |
|
Walton High School
The Rise, Walton-on-the-Hill, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0LJ |
4.56 miles |
|
King Edward VI High School
Westway, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9YJ |
4.94 miles |