Horton St Michael's CofE First School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-9 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Horton Leek Staffordshire ST13 8RU |
| Reference Number | 146126 |
Horton St Michael’s CofE First School is performing well, achieving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating in its first inspection under the Education Act 2005. The school fosters a nurturing environment with strong community ties, supported by dedicated staff who know their pupils and families well. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, generally achieve well and enjoy a broad curriculum that promotes awareness of different cultures and beliefs. The recent changes in senior leadership have positively influenced the school, contributing to an ambitious outlook for educational improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 69 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 40.58%
Girls: 59.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| 2 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| 3 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 4 | 6 | 10 | 16 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 97.1% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 09 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 12 Sep 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 10 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Michael's CofE (C) First School | |
| 10 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 21 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
| 10 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community and team spirit.
- Ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils well for modern life.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Commitment to improving reading and literacy across the curriculum.
- Well-matched books and materials enhance learning.
- Positive school culture where pupils feel safe and happy.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment to inform teaching and adapt curriculum delivery.
- Insufficient expectations for handwriting and presentation of work.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Horton Lodge Community Special School
Rudyard, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8RB |
0.27 miles |
|
Moor First School
School Lane, Biddulph Moor, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7HR |
2.2 miles |
|
Rushton CofE First School
Sugar Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0SG |
2.35 miles |
|
St Edward's Church of England Academy
Westwood Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8DN |
2.39 miles |
|
Westwood First School
Westwood Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8DL |
2.39 miles |
|
Woodcroft Academy
Wallbridge Drive, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8JG |
2.5 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Cruso Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8BW |
2.77 miles |
|
Oxhey First School
Pennine Way, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7EB |
3.03 miles |
|
Churnet View Middle School
Churnet View, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6PU |
3.09 miles |
|
Woodhouse Academy
Woodhouse Lane, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7DR |
3.16 miles |
|
All Saints CofE First School
Cheadle Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5QY |
3.23 miles |
|
Leek First School
East Street, Leek First School, Select, Staffordshire, ST13 6LF |
3.33 miles |
|
Endon Hall Primary School
Hillside Avenue, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 9HH |
3.34 miles |
|
Springfield School
Springfield Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6LQ |
3.38 miles |
|
Beresford Memorial CofE First School
Novi Lane, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6NR |
3.39 miles |
|
Squirrel Hayes First School
Springfield Road, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7DF |
3.51 miles |
|
Kingsfield First School
Gunn Street, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 6AY |
3.65 miles |
|
St Luke's CofE Academy Endon
Leek Road, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 9EB |
3.66 miles |
|
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy
Woodland Street, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 6LW |
3.67 miles |
|
St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School
St Anne's Vale, Brown Edge, St Annes Vale, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 8TA |
3.69 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Westwood College
Westwood Park, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8NP |
2.04 miles |
|
Leek High School
Springfield Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6EU |
3.42 miles |
|
The Meadows School
Springfield Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6EU |
3.42 miles |
|
Biddulph High School
Conway Road, Knypersley, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7AR |
3.71 miles |
|
Endon High School
Leek Road, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 9EE |
3.79 miles |
|
Hopedale School
Hopedale House, Off West Drive, Cheddleton, Staffordshire, ST13 7ED |
4 miles |
|
Roaches School
Tunstall Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7AB |
4.04 miles |