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St Michael's CofE Academy
Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 9JA, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.7 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
479
Capacity
522
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 73% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. The school also has a solid LocaleIQ score, indicating it outperforms 68% of other schools in the area. However, only 13% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 20 February 2024Quality 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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.5%
White Other8.8%
Other5.0%
Black African3.3%
Asian Pakistani2.9%
Mixed Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Other1.3%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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53.67979, -1.52801 · WF2 9JA
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139279
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael's CofE Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Michael's CofE Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 February 2024.
Is St Michael's CofE Academy a good school?
St Michael's CofE Academy scores 67.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% 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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