SchoolScoresSt Michael's CofE VA Primary and Nursery School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
School House Lane, Blickling Road, Aylsham, Norwich, NR11 6EX
01263 732260 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 November 2023.
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
49 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Norwich comparisons use the 94 of its 142 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 48 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 | Norwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 61st highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 64th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 43rd highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 19th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 70% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 56% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 38 parents who had raised a concern Joint 49th highest of 91 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 80% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 44th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 87% | 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. Norwich figures pool parents at the Norwich 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
16 pupils in this year group.
38% — 18 points below the Norfolk average, and 24 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 38% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 69% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 44% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 63% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 Norfolk. 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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 11 |
| Of those, offered a place | 10 (91%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 29 |
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 | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 41st highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.7% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 29th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 25th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 101st highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 132nd lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 8% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 128th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 14% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.9% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 123rd lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 3% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 13.3 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 132nd lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 2% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 87th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 22% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.9 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 111th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 12% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.2 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 13th highest of 115 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 95% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 38.5% | 16.7%* | 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
- Bure Valley School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Erpingham Voluntary Controlled CofE Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 4 needs attention, 2 urgent improvement
- Colby Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 75% 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 VA Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's CofE VA Primary and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 November 2023.
How did St Michael's CofE VA Primary and Nursery School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 24 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Michael's CofE VA Primary and Nursery School?
90% of the 49 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Michael's CofE VA Primary and Nursery School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Michael's CofE VA Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 11 families put St Michael's CofE VA Primary and Nursery School as their first choice for 11 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 10 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 121027.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.