A outstanding voluntary aided school school in Hertfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 107.0 | 108.0 |
| 2023 | 107.0 | 110.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.
Interactive performance metrics over time
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 107.0 | 110.0 |
| 2024 | 107.0 | 108.0 |
Overall Trend:
Declining trend (-1.0 per year)
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-1.0 per year)
Down -1.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Life in all its Fullness"
As a Church of England school, St Michael's welcomes children and families of all faiths and no faith; inclusive, invitational and inspiring in our daily Collective Worship; strong focus on the spiritual development of our pupils.
Welcome from Headteacher Lisa Finnegan emphasising St Michael's as a nurturing Church of England school with a focus on spiritual development, inclusive worship, a bespoke enriched curriculum, and pride in an outstanding Ofsted report.
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When applications exceed places, the Governors allocate places in a defined priority: 1) Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2) children with a sibling at the school or who has previously attended; 3) children whose parent is a permanent teacher (or has other specified employment or recruitment situation); 4) children whose home address lies within the designated area; 5) children whose home address is in the designated area and whose parents worship regularly at St Michael’s Church or the daughter church, with SIF signed by a parish priest; 6) children whose home address is not in the designated area but whose parents worship regularly at St Michael’s Church or the daughter church and have SIF signed; 7) children whose parents worship regularly at any other Christian church with SIF; 8) all other children.
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