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St Michael's VA Junior School
Astley Road, Chapel Break, Bowthorpe, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 9LA, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.7 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
415
Capacity
450
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 69% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 39% nationally. However, only 5% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, making it a commendable choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 5 December 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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.6%
Black African11.1%
White Other9.4%
Other4.8%
Asian Indian3.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Asian Other1.9%
Asian Bangladeshi1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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52.64086, 1.21452 · NR5 9LA
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN121146
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael's VA Junior School rated by Ofsted?
St Michael's VA Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2012.
Is St Michael's VA Junior School a good school?
St Michael's VA Junior School scores 53.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% 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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