St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
Exeter, EX1 2SN · Devon · primary school
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54th of 279 primary schools in Devon we can score, 309 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,317 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7/10 among them, against 6.3/10 nationally. 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 62% | 3.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 38% | 2.84 |
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 Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7 out of 10 among them, against 6.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in a choir and orchestra, alongside a wide range of musical instruments including steel pans, Taiko drums, Djembe drums, Samba, Xylophones, Glockenspiels, JSaxes, and PBones.
Getting in
The published school roll is 455 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various music ensembles organised across the year?
What Ofsted said about St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
This is a “well-loved school” where pupils feel safe and are supported academically and emotionally. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and the curriculum effectively builds knowledge and skills. However, inconsistencies in behaviour management and support for pupils with significant needs require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils have a “strong sense of fairness” and view making mistakes as a learning opportunity.
- The curriculum “takes advantage of local history,” engaging pupils with topics such as the Romans in Exeter.
- Early years staff help children develop a “love of reading and writing” through daily phonics and creative activities.
- Personal development is a strength, with initiatives like “diversity day” helping pupils gain a “real glimpse of each other’s lives.”
- Staff appreciate ongoing training, and governors provide an “effective balance of challenge and support.”
Areas to improve
- The trust must ensure behaviour measures are “shared, understood and applied by all staff” to resolve inconsistencies and recurring incidents of poor behaviour.
- Staff must better support pupils with significant SEND to help them “build their independence” and achieve as well as they could.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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
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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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