St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Newton Abbot, TQ12 3BQ · Devon · primary school
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125th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.6/10 against 3,110 of them, against 4.5/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.66 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
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, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers residential visits, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 454 pupils against a stated capacity of 350. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? How are residential visits funded and organised for families?
What Ofsted said about St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “safe and happy” in a welcoming culture where staff “expertly tailor support” to individual needs. The school has moved from a previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating to ‘Good’ across all categories, driven by a “clear and ambitious vision” and strong leadership.
Strengths
- Leaders prioritise reading with a “systematic and sequenced approach,” ensuring pupils quickly learn to decode words and build fluency.
- The curriculum in mathematics, early reading, and computing allows pupils to “carefully build their knowledge and understanding over time.”
- Staff maintain “high and consistent expectations” for behaviour, helping pupils reflect on their actions and resolve differences.
- Personal development is enhanced through links with the local church and a well-developed personal, social and health education programme.
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) quickly, providing appropriate support.
Areas to improve
- In a few foundation subjects, leaders have not clearly sequenced the most important knowledge, meaning pupils cannot always build on prior learning.
- Some planning does not build well enough on pupils’ prior learning from early years to key stage 1, which can impede progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and diligently recording concerns to ensure pupils are safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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