The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 272
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 5.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- MINSTER TRUST FOR EDUCATION
- Head
- Mrs Louise Carpenter
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Branston Avenue, Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8JZ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School currently has 272 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School take?
Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School is in Farnsfield, NG22 8JZ, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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