SchoolScoresSt Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme Regis
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
Kings Way, Lyme Regis, DT7 3DY
01297 442623 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 27 April 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 | Requires improvement |
| 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
17 pupils in this year group.
53% — 4 points below the Dorset average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 65% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 59% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 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 Dorset. 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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 2 |
| Of those, offered a place | 2 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 4 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 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 | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 119 state primary schools in Dorset. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.0% | 19.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 106th highest of 119 state primary schools in Dorset. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 119 state primary schools in Dorset. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.8% | 16.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 25th highest of 119 state primary schools in Dorset. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 5.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 116th lowest of 119 state primary schools in Dorset. Lower than 3% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 116th lowest of 119 state primary schools in Dorset. Lower than 4% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 25.7% | 12.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 100th lowest of 119 state primary schools in Dorset. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.8 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 98th lowest of 119 state primary schools in Dorset. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 106th highest of 118 state primary schools in Dorset. Higher than 6% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 14.3 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 57th highest of 119 state primary schools in Dorset. Higher than 46% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.5 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Charmouth Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 67% 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 Primary School, Lyme Regis's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme Regis was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 April 2022.
How did St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme Regis do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Is St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme Regis oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 2 families put St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme Regis as their first choice for 2 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 2 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 150300.
- 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.