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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Maple Avenue, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2NS, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.6 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
405
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a KS2 expected attainment rate in reading, writing, and mathematics at 52%, this primary school is performing better than 79% of schools nationally, though the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 9%. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 60% recommending the school, and it currently holds an Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement, indicating there are areas needing development. Limited published data suggests a need for improvement in overall performance and parental engagement.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (175 responses)
★★★★★3.3
My child feels safe
89%
My child is happy
87%
Good range of subjects
78%
My child makes good progress
75%
Good range of extra-curricular
70%
School keeps me informed
70%
Progress is communicated
70%
Behaviour is good
70%
School supports development
65%
School has high expectations
63%
I'd recommend this school
60%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.6%
Black African9.9%
White Other5.9%
Mixed Other3.7%
Asian Indian3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Asian Other1.2%
Black Other1.0%
Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.87788, 0.53868 · CM7 2NS
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115157
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School a good school?
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores 8.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Based on 175 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
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