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St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
Colehill Lane, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7AB, Dorset
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
583
Capacity
560
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this middle school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly with 65% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 50% nationwide. However, only 10% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 9-13, making it a viable option for parents in the area.
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Last inspected: 31 January 2018Older 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.8%
White Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Black African1.0%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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50.80941, -1.96715 · BH21 7AB
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN141829
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmichaelsmiddle.org
Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill rated by Ofsted?
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 January 2018.
Is St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill a good school?
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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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