St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3SN · Hertfordshire · primary school
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169th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 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 — 5.1/10 against 4,089 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
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 School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Little Linguists Spanish, the School Choir, and Tappy Toes dance. Sports include Pro-Karate Academy, tennis, and soccer development. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 226 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 are the specific entry criteria for the current academic year? How is the after-school club structured for children needing extended care?
What Ofsted said about St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Michael’s Church of England Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are described as proud, self-assured, and polite, benefiting from a strong sense of community and high staff expectations. The school provides a well-structured curriculum in most subjects, ensuring pupils develop comprehensive understanding and become confident readers.
Strengths
- Pupils show "self-assurance that stems from feeling happy and secure" and behave well, listening attentively in lessons.
- The curriculum is "well-structured" for most subjects, with staff using consistent approaches to help pupils remember new ideas.
- There is a "strong emphasis on pupils learning to read," with a consistent phonics approach ensuring pupils leave as "confident and fluent readers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported by skilled staff" who accurately identify needs and set individual targets.
- Leaders consider staff welfare, resulting in staff feeling "well supported with their workload and well-being."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the school must specify the "knowledge, skills, and vocabulary that pupils need to know" to prevent teachers from repeating or skipping essential content.
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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