SchoolScoresSaint Michael CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of ACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Constantine Drive, Stanground South, Cardea, Peterborough, PE2 8SZ
01733 306778 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 21 September 2022. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
61 pupils in this year group.
64% — 3 points above the Peterborough average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 64% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 72% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Peterborough. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 55 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 55 |
| Of those, offered a place | 55 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 85 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 57th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.8% | 31.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 6th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 20th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.1% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 34th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.6% | 41.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 49th lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 47% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 36th lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 58% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.5% | 13.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 18th lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 61% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 4.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 23rd lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 56% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 9th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 84% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.7 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 36th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 42% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.3 | 9.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 45th highest of 79 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 45% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 14.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Oakdale Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southfields Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heritage Park Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Farcet CofE (C) Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hampton Lakes Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Old Fletton Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodston Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brewster Avenue Infant School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Saint Michael CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Saint Michael CofE Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 September 2022.
How did Saint Michael CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Saint Michael CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 55 families put Saint Michael CofE Primary School as their first choice for 55 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 55 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150757.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.