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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Barnard Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8RR, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.4 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
231
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2 assessments, this school stands out with 78% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 17% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by the school's positive reputation, reflected in its LocaleIQ score of 72.4, which is better than 72% of schools. However, only 12% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 24 October 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.8%
White Other5.2%
Black African3.5%
Asian Other2.6%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi2.2%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed Other1.3%
Black Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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51.69958, 0.47476 · CM2 8RR
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115197
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School rated by Ofsted?
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 October 2012.
Is St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School a good school?
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School scores 72.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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