SchoolScoresSt Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
School Road, Sunninghill, Ascot, SL5 7AD
01344 622962 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 July 2016.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 June 2025: 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
58 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
| Statement | This school | Ascot | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ascot. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 97% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ascot. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ascot. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ascot. Higher than 86% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 47 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ascot. Higher than 91% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ascot. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 29%). 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. Ascot figures pool parents at the Ascot 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
30 pupils in this year group.
50% — 13 points below the Windsor and Maidenhead average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Windsor and Maidenhead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 60% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 63% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 Windsor and Maidenhead. 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 19 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 17 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 67 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 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. 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 | Windsor and Maidenhead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools in Ascot. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 14.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 6 state primary schools in Ascot. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 3.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools in Ascot. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 12.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Ascot. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.6% | 19.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ascot. Lower than 76% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ascot. Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ascot. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ascot. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 6 state primary schools in Ascot. Higher than 35% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.3 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 6 state primary schools in Ascot. Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 6 state primary schools in Ascot. Higher than 18% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 15.6%* | 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
- St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 97% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Ascot Village Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), some aspects weaker 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Sunningdale 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cheapside CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ascot Heath Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Windlesham Village Infant School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Coworth-Flexlands School 2.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Cranbourne Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Valley End CofE Infant School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- The Royal First School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 July 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 June 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill?
100% of the 58 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill as their first choice for 19 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 17 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 110019.
- 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.