The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 85
- Capacity
- 40%
- FSM
- 15.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Trust
- LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST)
- Head
- Mrs Julie Edwards
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Fisher Street, Paignton, TQ4 5EW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCurledge Street Academy
Primary · Very close
Hayes School
Primary · 553m away
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Primary · 949m away
Preston Bridge School
Independent · 1.1km away
Oldway Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Paignton Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Torbay School
Special school · 1.4km away
The Brunel Academy
Academy · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Michael's Church of England Academy a selective school?
No. St Michael's Church of England Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Michael's Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael's Church of England Academy?
St Michael's Church of England Academy currently has 85 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's Church of England Academy take?
St Michael's Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael's Church of England Academy?
St Michael's Church of England Academy is in Paignton, TQ4 5EW, in the Torbay local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Michael's Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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