St Michael's CofE Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Michael's CofE Academy.

Wakefield, WF29JA Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
68.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 80.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
20 February 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Flanshaw Lane
Wakefield, WF29JA
Phone
1924207340
Website
stmichaels.enhanceacad.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139279
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, WF2 9JA
Website
https://stmichaels.enhanceacad.org.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
522 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Leeds (ce)
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
490
Free School Meals
41.7% (204 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
80.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
80.0 (+21.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 105.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
490 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together Everyone Achieves More"

Respect Hope Responsibility Wisdom Resilience

Church of England, inclusive church school with worship, religious education and spiritual development at the heart of school life; core Christian values guide school life.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcomes visitors and emphasizes St Michael’s as an inclusive, caring Church of England school where high-quality learning opportunities, care and wellbeing are central and where Christian values guide ambition and growth.

Facilities

Dedicated Art Room Outdoor Learning Space Well-resourced SEND unit for older children with additional needs Nursery and Little Learners provision Extensive school grounds / outdoor spaces

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum designed to cover the National Curriculum with emphasis on knowledge and long-term memory Use of White Rose Maths for mathematics Two hours per week of specialised Physical Education delivered by a PE teacher and professional dance teachers KS2 French taught weekly by Lingotots At least one hour per week of Art or Design Technology in a well-resourced Art Room Outdoor Learning Specialist supporting garden/den-building and related activities Professional musicians from the Local Authority work with Year 3 for guitar and other instruments

SEND Provision

SEND provision includes quality first teaching with TA support; a well-resourced SEND unit for older children with additional needs; a Speech and Language therapist one day per week; a mental health lead to plan individual support programmes; most EHCP pupils receive 1:1 support within the classroom with timetabled work in the SEND unit.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions Policy documents are listed for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027; no specific criteria details are provided in the text.

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