The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 467
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 11.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Head
- Mrs Amy Lane (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Maple Road, Pelsall, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 4JJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRivers Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Little Bloxwich CofE VC Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ryders Hayes School
Primary · 1.3km away
Rushall Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Greenfield Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Valley Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's Church of England C Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's Church of England C Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael's Church of England C Primary School?
St Michael's Church of England C Primary School currently has 467 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's Church of England C Primary School take?
St Michael's Church of England C Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael's Church of England C Primary School?
St Michael's Church of England C Primary School is in Walsall, WS3 4JJ, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's Church of England C Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Michael's Church of England C Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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