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St Michael's CofE Academy
Goodgraded 20/02/2024Ages 2–11479 pupilsChurch of England
St Michael's CofE Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Wakefield. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 479 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 20/02/2024, St Michael's CofE Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Wakefield can view St Michael's CofE Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 20/02/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.0%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence18.6%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher21.9England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals36.4%England avg 24.0%
English not first language23.2%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)10%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Wakefield
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