SchoolScoresSt Michael's CofE C Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Maple Road, Pelsall, Walsall, WS3 4JJ
01922 682309 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 May 2024.
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 |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
106 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Walsall comparisons use the 35 of its 69 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 34 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 | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 11th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 8th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 7th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied 8th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 57% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 85 parents who had raised a concern Joint 9th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 9th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Walsall figures pool parents at the Walsall 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
60 pupils in this year group.
72% — 13 points above the Walsall average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 72% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 15% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 Walsall. 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 | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 55 |
| Of those, offered a place | 55 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 97 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 65th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.1% | 38.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 55th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 53rd highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.7% | 14.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 55th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 27.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 5.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 15.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 92% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.2 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 26th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 51% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.8 | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 43rd highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 26% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 13.1%* | 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
- Pelsall Village School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 18% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rivers Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rushall Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2019 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Little Bloxwich CofE VC Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ryders Hayes School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenfield Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 34% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Francis Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Goldsmith Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 3 exceptional, 4 strong · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lower Farm Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Edgar Stammers Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's CofE C Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's CofE C Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 May 2024.
How did St Michael's CofE C Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Michael's CofE C Primary School?
94% of the 106 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Michael's CofE C Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Michael's CofE C Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 55 families put St Michael's CofE C Primary School as their first choice for 59 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 104227.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.