The short version
Average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 170
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 17.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Head
- Mrs Claire Berry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Meadow Close, Shelf, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 7QU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShelf Junior and Infant School
Primary · 944m away
Farfield Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Home Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Reevy Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Woodside Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Broadbeck Learning Centre
Independent · 1.8km away
Stocks Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School?
St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School currently has 170 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School take?
St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School?
St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School is in Halifax, HX3 7QU, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School have a sixth form?
No, St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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