St Michael's Community Academy
Crewe, CW1 3SL · Cheshire East · primary school
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110th of 114 primary schools in Cheshire East we can score, 124 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 — 1.1/10 against 1,440 of them, against 1.2/10 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
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 Community Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school requires improvement in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 412 pupils against a stated capacity of 484. 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 plan to improve attainment in maths following the 2024 inspection? What specific steps are being taken to close the gap between current results and the national median? How does the breakfast club integrate with the wider school day for families?
What Ofsted said about St Michael's Community Academy
Overview
The report states that pupils enjoy attending this school, where support for their well-being is a “high priority” and they quickly feel part of a “caring school community.” While the early years provision is rated “Outstanding” and children achieve “exceptionally well,” pupils in key stages 1 and 2 do not build on this start as securely as they should due to unaddressed learning gaps. The overall effectiveness is judged as “Requires improvement,” though behaviour, personal development, and leadership are rated “Good.”
Strengths
- Early years provision is “Outstanding,” with an “ambitious and exceptionally well-thought-out curriculum” ensuring children are very well prepared for Year 1.
- Pupils demonstrate “Good” behaviour and attitudes, settling quickly into routines and learning in “calm and purposeful classrooms.”
- Personal development is “Good,” with a “well-designed curriculum” for relationships, sex, and health education that helps pupils appreciate cultural differences.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they can learn alongside their peers.
- Parents and carers “speak highly of the school” and feel “welcome and valued.”
Areas to improve
- Staff must be better trained to spot and address barriers preventing key stage 1 pupils from becoming “fluent readers.”
- Teachers need to identify and tackle “gaps in pupils’ knowledge” resulting from weaknesses in previous subject curriculums.
- In some key stages 1 and 2 subjects, teachers must regularly check understanding before introducing new learning to address misconceptions.
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 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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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