St Michael's Church of England Academy
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Fisher Street Paignton TQ4 5EW |
| Phone | 01803500971 |
| Reference Number | 147851 |
St Michael's Church of England Academy has received a 'Good' rating in its first inspection since opening in 2021. The school is characterized by a welcoming atmosphere where pupils demonstrate exemplary behavior and strong engagement in their learning. With an ambitious curriculum designed to revisit knowledge and solidify understanding, students are adequately prepared for their educational journeys ahead, supported by a strong partnership with parents and a commitment to the community. The school faced challenges due to its location in temporary accommodation during ongoing building works, yet maintains a focus on delivering quality education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 85 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.41%
Girls: 50.59% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 17 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 18 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| 2 | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| 3 | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.4% |
| White, Other | 5.9% |
| Indian | 3.5% |
| Unclassified | 3.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit exemplary behavior and conduct in lessons.
- The curriculum is ambitious and designed to reinforce learning over time.
- Strong partnership with parents enhances student support.
- Effective measures in place for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Personal, social, and health education is integrated throughout school life.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack precise identification of required knowledge.
- Assessment approaches in a few foundation subjects are not fully developed.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. 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. | 49 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 69 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 53 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 69 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 44 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 69 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 45 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 40 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 69 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 20 | 24 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 40 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 69 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 42 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 69 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 31 | 32 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 69 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 36 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 69 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 32 | 24 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 69 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 28 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 69 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 63 | 6 |
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Curledge Street Academy
Curledge Street, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5BA |
0.15 miles |
|
Hayes School
Hayes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5PJ |
0.34 miles |
|
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Cecil Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SH |
0.59 miles |
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Oldway Primary School
Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SY |
0.67 miles |
|
Roselands Primary School
Lynmouth Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7RQ |
0.93 miles |
|
Kings Ash Academy
Pimm Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3XA |
1.09 miles |
|
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School
Blagdon Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3YA |
1.38 miles |
|
White Rock Primary School
Davies Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7AW |
1.42 miles |
|
Preston Primary School
Old Paignton Road, Livermead, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6UY |
1.7 miles |
|
Marldon Church of England Primary School
Marldon Cross Hill, Marldon, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1PD |
2.2 miles |
|
Galmpton Church of England Primary School
Greenway Road, Galmpton, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0LT |
2.56 miles |
|
Cockington Primary School
Old Mill Road, Torquay, TQ2 6AP |
2.72 miles |
|
Stoke Gabriel Primary School
School Hill, Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6ST |
2.99 miles |
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Sherwell Valley Primary School
Hawkins Avenue, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6ES |
3.07 miles |
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Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Queensway, Chelston, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6DB |
3.11 miles |
|
Torre Church of England Academy
Barton Road, Torre C of E Academy, Barton Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4DN |
3.32 miles |
|
Upton St James CofE Primary School
St James Road, Upton, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AZ |
3.38 miles |
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Furzeham Primary School
Higher Furzeham Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8BL |
3.38 miles |
|
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Ellacombe Church Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1TG |
3.4 miles |
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Shiphay Learning Academy
Exe Hill, Shiphay, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NF |
3.41 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Preston Bridge School
1 Lower Polsham Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2AF |
0.67 miles |
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Paignton Academy
Waterleat Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3WA |
0.68 miles |
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Brunel School
170b Torquay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2AL |
0.84 miles |
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Cambian Devon School
Intek House, 52 Borough Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7DQ |
1 miles |
|
South Devon College
Vantage Point, Long Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EJ |
1.38 miles |
|
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Greenway Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0LN |
2.5 miles |
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Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL |
3.15 miles |
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Torquay Girls' Grammar School
30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7DY |
3.25 miles |
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Torquay Academy
Cricketfield Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NU |
3.58 miles |
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The Spires College
Westlands Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PE |
3.69 miles |
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Brixham College
Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9HF |
3.82 miles |
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St Cuthbert Mayne School
Trumlands Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4RN |
4.04 miles |
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Combe Pafford School
Steps Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NL |
4.77 miles |
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On Track Education Totnes
Parragon Building, Ford Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5LQ |
4.87 miles |
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Mayfield School
Moor Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NH |
4.91 miles |