St Michael's Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Penberthy Road Helston Cornwall TR13 8AR |
| Phone | 01326572386 |
| Reference Number | 140027 |
St Michael’s Church of England Primary School is performing well, successfully maintaining standards since its last inspection. The school provides a supportive and inclusive environment for its pupils, enabling them to thrive both academically and emotionally. Strong relationships between staff and students contribute to a nurturing atmosphere where pupils enjoy attending and feel safe. The school's comprehensive curriculum, particularly its focus on reading, enables pupils to develop essential skills for their future education and life beyond primary school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 323 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.61%
Girls: 51.39% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 25 | 44 |
| 2 | 12 | 21 | 33 |
| 3 | 24 | 22 | 46 |
| 4 | 26 | 25 | 51 |
| 5 | 26 | 30 | 56 |
| 6 | 34 | 23 | 57 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.4% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 05 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well and leave equipped for secondary education.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils foster a positive learning environment.
- Effective support for disadvantaged and SEND pupils.
- Well-structured curriculum with clearly identified key concepts.
- High-quality training for staff in phonics delivery.
Areas for Improvement
- Occasionally, some staff do not choose the most appropriate activities to deepen pupils' subject knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | -1.3 | ||
| Writing | 1.5 | ||
| Maths | -1.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 38 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Parc Eglos School
Church Hill, Parc Eglos, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8UP |
0.41 miles |
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Nansloe Academy
Bulwark Road, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8JF |
0.44 miles |
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Boskenwyn Community Primary School
Boskenwyn, Near Gweek, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0NG |
1.46 miles |
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Trannack Primary School
Trannack, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0DQ |
1.87 miles |
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Porthleven School
Torleven Road, Porthleven, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9BX |
2.09 miles |
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Wendron Church of England Primary School
Wendron, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0PX |
2.31 miles |
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Sithney Community Primary School
Crowntown, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0AE |
2.49 miles |
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Breage CofE Primary School
Trewithick Road, Breage, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9PZ |
2.99 miles |
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Garras Community Primary School
St Keverne Road, Mawgan, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6AY |
3.01 miles |
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Constantine Primary School
Trebarvah Road, Constantine, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5AG |
4.15 miles |
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Godolphin Primary School
Godolphin Cross, Breage, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9RB |
4.33 miles |
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Halwin School
Porkellis, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0EG |
4.72 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Helston Community College
Church Hill, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8NR |
0.55 miles |