SchoolScoresSt Michael's-On-Wyre CofE Primary School and Nursery
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Hall Lane, St Michael's-on-Wyre, St. Michael's-on-Wyre Ce Primary, Preston, PR3 0UA
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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
51 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Preston (Lancashire) comparisons use the 52 of its 124 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 72 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 | Preston (Lancashire) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 44th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 43rd highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 40th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied 23rd highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 24% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 52% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 41 parents who had raised a concern Joint 36th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 16% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 79% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 43rd highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 17% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78%said yes | 88% | 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. Preston (Lancashire) figures pool parents at the Preston (Lancashire) 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
18 pupils in this year group.
67% — 7 points above the Lancashire average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 72% | 74% | 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. | 103 | 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 Lancashire. 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 | 14 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 14 |
| Of those, offered a place | 14 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 36 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 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 | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 96th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.1% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 86th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 61st highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 108th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 95% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 20th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 100th highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 26% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.4 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 78th highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 40% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.2 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 44th highest of 107 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 60% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.6% | 12.9%* | 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
- Inskip St Peter's CofE Voluntary Aided School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nateby Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Garstang St Thomas' CofE Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's-On-Wyre CofE Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's-On-Wyre CofE Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 November 2023.
How did St Michael's-On-Wyre CofE Primary School and Nursery do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Michael's-On-Wyre CofE Primary School and Nursery?
78% of the 51 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Michael's-On-Wyre CofE Primary School and Nursery to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Michael's-On-Wyre CofE Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 14 families put St Michael's-On-Wyre CofE Primary School and Nursery as their first choice for 14 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 14 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 119544.
- 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.