St Michael's CofE Primary School
London, SW18 5SQ · Wandsworth · primary school
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16th of 54 primary schools in Wandsworth we can score, 57 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 — 8.9/10 against 3,755 of them, against 9.1/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.69 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.24 |
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 CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 18.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. 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 (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join debating and performance clubs, play football, tag rugby, netball, cross country and athletics, or participate in woodwind, brass, string, pop choir, chamber choir, ukulele, classroom percussion and keyboard groups. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 446 pupils against a stated capacity of 446. 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 performance club? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll matches capacity?
What Ofsted said about St Michael's CofE Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils enjoy their learning and benefit from a ‘family feel’ community. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and personal development, with pupils described as ‘polite and respectful’. However, the quality of education in the early years requires improvement, particularly regarding curriculum implementation and support for emerging readers.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘enjoy their learning’ and take pride in roles such as ‘monitors, ambassadors and eco-warriors’.
- The curriculum is ‘sequenced well’ in most subjects, allowing pupils to build on previous knowledge.
- Leaders have ‘successfully implemented a new phonics approach’ with consistent teaching and regular checks.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘fully included in school life’ and receive ‘strong support’.
- The governing body provides a ‘strong balance of support and challenge’ and prioritises staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- Children in Reception who struggle with phonics do not receive consistently strong support to become fluent readers.
- Staff in the early years do not implement the intended curriculum well, focusing too often on organisational tasks rather than extending learning.
- Key knowledge in history, geography and design and technology is not identified clearly in subject planning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders and staff receiving regular training and knowing how to manage concerns, including using external agencies if required.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 93% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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