SchoolScoresSt Michael's CofE Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THREE SPIRES TRUST
Lower Street, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV6 9AF
01902 558845 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 5 December 2017. 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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 9 October 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
23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Wolverhampton comparisons use the 43 of its 82 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 39 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 | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 16th highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 20th highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 11th highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 90% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 14 parents who had raised a concern Joint 9th highest of 40 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 82% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 10th highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 89% | 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. Wolverhampton figures pool parents at the Wolverhampton 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
29 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 104384), before it changed to its current form.
72% — 7 points above the Wolverhampton average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 72% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 14% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 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 Wolverhampton. 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 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 35 |
| Of those, offered a place | 25 (71%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 120 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.2
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 16 places for social, emotional and mental health needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 57th highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.8% | 45.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 2.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 51st highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.2% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 60th highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.5% | 31.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 81 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 13th lowest of 81 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 14.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 33rd lowest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 63% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 37th lowest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 82nd highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 12% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.1 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 73rd highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 21% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.0 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 56th highest of 81 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 30% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 12.1%* | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newbridge Preparatory School 0.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Claregate Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Jude's CofE Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church (CofE) Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Palmers Cross Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodthorne Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Park Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church (CofE) Infant and Nursery School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 December 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did St Michael's CofE Primary Academy 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 Primary Academy?
96% of the 23 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Michael's CofE Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Michael's CofE Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 35 families put St Michael's CofE Primary Academy as their first choice for 30 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 25 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 151479.
- 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.