St Michael's Church of England C Primary School
Walsall, WS3 4JJ · Walsall · primary school
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14th of 60 primary schools in Walsall we can score, 85 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.3/10 against 4,205 of them, against 7.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Michael's Church of England C Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 15.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a Lego club, play netball, or participate in the choir and band. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 460 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about St Michael's Church of England C Primary School
Overview
St Michael’s Church of England Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, maintaining high standards since its previous ‘Outstanding’ rating. The report highlights a ‘strong, inclusive ethos’ where pupils feel safe, behave well, and achieve effectively due to high expectations and a recently improved curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an ‘ambitious curriculum’ with ‘strong’ subject knowledge among teachers, leading to effective learning in most areas.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘very well supported’, allowing them to access the same curriculum as their peers and become increasingly independent.
- Reading provision is effective, with well-trained staff delivering phonics lessons and providing targeted interventions so that ‘most pupils gain the knowledge and skills they need to read well’.
- The school fosters positive relationships, with pupils treating each other with ‘consideration’ and staff described by parents as going ‘the extra mile’.
- Music is identified as a strength, with pupils having opportunities to learn instruments and participate in an active school choir.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure feedback helps pupils improve their work, particularly in writing, where guidance currently ‘does not consistently lead to better writing’.
- The school should ensure all children in the early years engage with the full range of planned experiences, as some currently miss out on developing the ‘full breadth of wider knowledge and skills’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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