The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
33%
-29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 202
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 14.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Head
- Mr David Morley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Chapel Square, Stewkley, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0HA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Michael's Church of England Combined School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's Church of England Combined School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael's Church of England Combined School?
St Michael's Church of England Combined School currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's Church of England Combined School take?
St Michael's Church of England Combined School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael's Church of England Combined School?
St Michael's Church of England Combined School is in Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0HA, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's Church of England Combined School have a sixth form?
No, St Michael's Church of England Combined School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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