SchoolScoresSt Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Junior School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Barnard Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford, CM2 8RR
01245 472682 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 October 2012.
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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 3 November 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
78% — 15 points above the Essex average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 78% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 90% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 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 Essex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
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 | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.5% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.1% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 33rd highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 83% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 21st lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 33rd lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 31% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 15th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 83% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.6 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 37th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 58% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.2 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 52 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 91% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 31.4% | 13.5%* | 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
- Galleywood Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Mildmay Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beehive Lane Community Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2022 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Larkrise Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moulsham Infant School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Moulsham Junior School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Widford Lodge School 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Baddow Hall Infant School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Baddow Hall Junior School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oaklands Infant School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 October 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 3 November 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 115197.
- 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.