The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- ST CHRISTOPHER'S C OF E (PRIMARY) MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Luke Williams
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
South Lawn Terrace, Heavitree, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2SN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLadysmith Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 525m away
Exeter School
Independent · 723m away
Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School
Pupil referral unit · 805m away
Newtown Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Magdalen Court School
Independent · 1.1km away
Whipton Barton Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Maynard School
Independent · 1.2km away
Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation
Nursery · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy?
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy take?
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy?
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy is in Exeter, EX1 2SN, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, 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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