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St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
South Lawn Terrace, Heavitree, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2SN, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.0 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
419
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 95%, this primary academy demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. The school's performance in Key Stage 2 shows that 67% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 45% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 12%, the overall environment is supportive, making it a favorable choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality 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%. | 67% | Top 45% 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 |
Parent View (159 responses)
★★★★★4.3
School keeps me informed
98%
Good range of subjects
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
My child is happy
94%
My child feels safe
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School has high expectations
92%
Behaviour is good
91%
Progress is communicated
89%
School supports development
87%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.7%
White Other5.5%
Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Asian Indian2.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black African0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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50.72378, -3.50419 · EX1 2SN
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN139818
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.stmichaels.stcmat.org
Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy a good school?
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy scores 72.0/100 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.
What do parents say about St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy?
Based on 159 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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