The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 53
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 26.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Heather Brand (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Boundaries, Gillingham, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 0HT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy?
Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy currently has 53 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy take?
Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy?
Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy is in Beccles, NR34 0HT, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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