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St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Somerville Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5LH, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.2 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
622
Capacity
630
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 98%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community environment. The school’s performance in Key Stage 2 is noteworthy, with 67% of pupils achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 45% nationally. However, only 16% reached the higher standard, indicating room for growth in challenging students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 15 October 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%. | 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%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Parent View (94 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
99%
Good range of subjects
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
My child is happy
97%
Behaviour is good
96%
School supports development
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
School keeps me informed
95%
School has high expectations
84%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British28.3%
White Other27.5%
Asian Indian10.0%
Black African6.3%
Asian Other5.8%
Black Other5.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
Mixed W+B African3.1%
Mixed Other3.1%
Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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50.71915, -1.88828 · BH2 5LH
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN142446
School typeAcademy converter
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 15 October 2024.
Is St Michael's Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School scores 76.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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 94 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Michael's Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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