St Michael's VA Junior School
Norwich, NR5 9LA · Norfolk · primary school
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64th of 281 primary schools in Norfolk we can score, 343 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.6/10 against 2,074 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
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 VA Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Young Interpreters, School Council, Eco-Council, and Peer Mediators. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 423 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities do the Peer Mediators undertake during the school day? How is the 27-place gap between current roll and capacity managed for new admissions?
What Ofsted said about St Michael's VA Junior School
Overview
St Michael’s VA Junior School continues to be a good school, offering a warm culture where pupils feel happy, cared for, and safe. Leaders have implemented an ambitious curriculum that addresses previous weaknesses, ensuring pupils study broad topics and build on prior learning effectively.
Strengths
- Pupils are kept safe by staff and a dedicated pastoral team, experiencing very little bullying with quick adult intervention when needed.
- The curriculum is thoughtfully planned with careful sequencing, helping pupils make connections between old and new knowledge.
- Teachers receive effective training and use assessment appropriately to check understanding and adapt teaching, particularly in mathematics.
- Reading is given high priority, with targeted support enabling pupils with weak skills to quickly gain fluency.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs identified quickly and are fully supported to achieve.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not consistently ensure pupils have sufficient opportunities to learn and practise smaller component knowledge before moving on to new topics.
- This inconsistency means some pupils have gaps in their knowledge or understanding which are not identified and addressed quickly enough.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff confident in identifying and reporting concerns, and leaders skilled at supporting pupils at risk of harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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