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St. Michael's Academy
Grass Royal, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4JW, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.4 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
291
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
121%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this primary school demonstrates solid community support. The school excels in key stage 2 outcomes, with 75% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 24% nationally. However, only 9% of students reached the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 27 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 75% | Top 24% 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 (31 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child is happy
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child feels safe
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
School supports development
90%
School has high expectations
90%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British49.5%
White Other22.3%
Black African10.0%
Asian Indian6.9%
Asian Other3.1%
Black Other2.4%
Mixed Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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50.94683, -2.62167 · BA21 4JW
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN138843
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmichaelsacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St. Michael's Academy rated by Ofsted?
St. Michael's Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 November 2019.
Is St. Michael's Academy a good school?
St. Michael's Academy scores 76.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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 Academy?
Based on 31 Ofsted Parent View responses, St. Michael's Academy receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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