St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane Mickleham Dorking Surrey RH5 6EW |
| Reference Number | 125170 |
St Michael’s CofE Aided Infant School continues to be a good school, evidenced by the positive experiences shared by pupils who feel safe and respected in their environment. The school has established a caring and nurturing ethos, which fosters strong relationships among students and staff. Leaders are dedicated to ensuring high expectations for academic and personal achievement, and the ambitious curriculum is tailored to meet the diverse needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Overall, the school is successfully promoting a love for learning through engaging lessons and a rich variety of extracurricular activities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 33 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.55%
Girls: 45.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 16.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 16.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| 2 | 5 | 8 | 13 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.8% |
| White, Other | 6.1% |
| Unclassified | 6.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2022 | School inspection |
| 30 Nov 2016 | Short inspection |
| 26 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 13 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy school and feel safe.
- Teachers have good subject knowledge and effectively engage students.
- The curriculum is well-organized and ambitious, catering to all pupil needs.
- Strong relationships exist between staff and pupils, promoting a caring environment.
- SEND pupils receive effective support to achieve well.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment is not consistently well embedded in a few subjects.
- Learning is sometimes not challenging enough due to insufficient account taken of pupils' prior knowledge.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 66 | 46 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 135 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 78 | 42 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 135 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 40 | 49 | 18 | 19 | 9 | 135 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 68 | 46 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 135 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 33 | 44 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 135 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 26 | 48 | 30 | 24 | 7 | 135 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 62 | 47 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 135 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 56 | 40 | 9 | 9 | 21 | 135 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 48 | 40 | 12 | 24 | 11 | 135 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 54 | 45 | 19 | 17 | 0 | 135 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 36 | 39 | 36 | 17 | 7 | 135 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 95 | 40 |
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Little Downsend Leatherhead
13 Epsom Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8ST |
1.93 miles |
|
Polesden Lacey Infant Academy
Oakdene Close, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT23 4PT |
1.98 miles |
|
Fetcham Village Infant School
School Lane, Fetcham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 9JU |
2.08 miles |
|
Oakfield Junior School
Bell Lane, Fetcham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 9ND |
2.11 miles |
|
Leatherhead Trinity School and Nursery
Woodvill Road, Leatherhead Trinity School and Nursery, Woodvill Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7BP |
2.17 miles |
|
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Grange Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7JN |
2.23 miles |
|
Eastwick Infant School
Eastwick Drive, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT23 3PP |
2.35 miles |
|
Eastwick Junior School
Eastwick Drive, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT23 3PP |
2.35 miles |
|
West Ashtead Primary Academy
Taleworth Road, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 2PX |
2.36 miles |
|
St Martin's CofE Primary School
Ranmore Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1HW |
2.44 miles |
|
Great Bookham School
Griffin Way, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT23 4JJ |
2.46 miles |
|
West Hill School
Kingston Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7PW |
2.8 miles |
|
Dorking Nursery School
West Street, Dorking, RH4 1BY |
2.8 miles |
|
St Giles' CofE (Aided) Infant School
Dene Road, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 1EA |
2.87 miles |
|
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Paul's Road West, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2HS |
2.94 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Norfolk Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3JA |
2.97 miles |
|
Barnett Wood Infant School
Barnett Wood Lane, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 2DF |
3.06 miles |
|
North Downs Primary School
Wheelers Lane, Brockham, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3 7LA |
3.13 miles |
|
The Greville Primary School
Stonny Croft, Bramley Way, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 1SH |
3.23 miles |
|
Powell Corderoy Primary School
Longfield Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3DF |
3.27 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
RGS Surrey Hills
London Road, Dorking, RH5 6EA |
0.24 miles |
|
Woodlands School
Fortyfoot Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8RY |
1.65 miles |
|
St John's School
Epsom Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8SP |
1.86 miles |
|
Downsend School
1 Leatherhead Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8TJ |
2.06 miles |
|
St Andrew's Catholic School
Grange Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7JP |
2.2 miles |
|
The Ashcombe School
Ashcombe Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1LY |
2.23 miles |
|
Papillon House
Pebble Close, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 7PA |
2.48 miles |
|
Therfield School
Dilston Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7NZ |
2.53 miles |
|
Fox Grove School
Kingston Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7PW |
2.8 miles |
|
City of London Freemen's School
Ashtead Park, Surrey, KT21 1ET |
2.94 miles |
|
Bramley Hill School
Chequers Lane, Walton on the Hill, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 7ST |
3.08 miles |
|
Manor House School
Manor House Lane, Leatherhead, KT23 4EN |
3.09 miles |
|
The Priory Church of England School
West Bank, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3DG |
3.14 miles |
|
Howard of Effingham School
Lower Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 5JR |
3.27 miles |
|
Unified Academy
Chart Lane South, Dorking, RH5 4DB |
3.34 miles |
|
Aurora Poppyfield School
Lower Road, Effingham, KT24 5JP |
3.36 miles |
|
The Yehudi Menuhin School
Stoke D'Abernon, Cobham, KT11 3QQ |
3.49 miles |
|
St Teresa's School
Effingham Hill, Dorking, RH5 6ST |
3.69 miles |
|
Merrywood House Independent Special School
The Old Pheasantry, Merrywood Grove, Tadworth, Surrey, Surrey, KT20 7HF |
4.24 miles |
|
Danes Hill School
Danes Hill School, Surrey, KT22 0JG |
4.37 miles |