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St Michael's Church of England Academy
Saddlebow Road, South Lynn, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5BN, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.5 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
184
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy in Norfolk demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards at KS2, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally for Reading, Writing, and Maths combined. Although only 50% of pupils achieve the expected standards and just 11% reach the higher standard, the school is better than 34% of others in its LocaleIQ score, indicating a positive environment for learning. Parents may find the school a supportive choice, but they should consider the room for improvement in student outcomes.
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Last inspected: 31 October 2023Quality 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.9%
White Other31.0%
Gypsy/Roma3.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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52.73994, 0.39531 · PE30 5BN
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN141360
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael's Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Michael's Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 October 2023.
Is St Michael's Church of England Academy a good school?
St Michael's Church of England Academy scores 33.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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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