SchoolScoresSt Michael's VA Junior School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Astley Road, Chapel Break, Bowthorpe, Norwich, NR5 9LA
01603 745812 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 December 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 22 February 2023: 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
95 pupils in this year group.
69% — 13 points above the Norfolk average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 69% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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.
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 20th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 36.4% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 54th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.4% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.9% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 64th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 84th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 46% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 31st lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 56% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 29th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 66% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.24% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 44th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 58% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.3 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 65th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 39% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.1 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 55th highest of 115 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 57% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.6% | 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
- Chapel Break Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Costessey Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025
- Valley Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Bawburgh School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Norwich Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Earlham Infant and Nursery School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2024
- West Earlham Junior School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2024 · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Henderson Green Primary Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's VA Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's VA Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 December 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 22 February 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Michael's VA Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 121146.
- 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.