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St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Penberthy Road, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8AR, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.7 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
323
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 91%, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11. While the percentage of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at 53% is above the national average, only 5% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students. Overall, it ranks better than 46% of schools in the area, making it a solid choice for families in Cornwall.
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Last inspected: 5 June 2019Older 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% 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 |
Parent View (56 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child feels safe
95%
Behaviour is good
93%
Good range of subjects
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School has high expectations
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School keeps me informed
88%
School supports development
88%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.4%
Mixed Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
White Other1.5%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Black Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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50.10006, -5.26734 · TR13 8AR
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN140027
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 June 2019.
Is St Michael's Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School scores 45.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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 School?
Based on 56 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Michael's Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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