SchoolScoresSt Michael's Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of ST. MICHAEL'S ACADEMY
Grass Royal, Yeovil, BA21 4JW
01935 423863 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 November 2019.
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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 27 November 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
31 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Yeovil comparisons use the 11 of its 22 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 11 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Yeovil | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Yeovil. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Yeovil. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 5th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Yeovil. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 91% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 22 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Yeovil. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 2nd highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Yeovil. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 11%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Yeovil figures pool parents at the Yeovil schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
68 pupils in this year group.
75% — 18 points above the Somerset average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 103 | 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 Somerset. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 22 state primary schools in Yeovil. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 38.5% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 19th highest of 22 state primary schools in Yeovil. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 22 state primary schools in Yeovil. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.3% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 22 state primary schools in Yeovil. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.1% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Yeovil. Lower than 45% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Yeovil. Lower than 48% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 21st lowest of 22 state primary schools in Yeovil. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.8 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 21st lowest of 22 state primary schools in Yeovil. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 15th highest of 22 state primary schools in Yeovil. Higher than 41% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.9 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 14th highest of 22 state primary schools in Yeovil. Higher than 17% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.7 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 13th highest of 19 state primary schools in Yeovil. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 15.7%* | 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
- Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion)
- Reckleford Infant School and Nursery 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- St Gildas Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Birchfield Community Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Milford Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Milford Infants' School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected
- Huish Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Primrose Lane Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oaklands Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity Church School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 November 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 27 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did St Michael's Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Michael's Academy?
94% of the 31 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Michael's Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138843.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.