The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2021
- 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 5.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Mrs C McKeating (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Boardman Fold Road, St Michael's C E Primary School, Manchester, M24 1GD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale
Primary · Very close
Alkrington Primary School
Primary · 586m away
Crosslee Community Primary School
Primary · 611m away
St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 766m away
Co-op Academy North Manchester
Secondary · 991m away
Charlestown Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Primary · 1.2km away
E-ACT Blackley Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington take?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington is in Manchester, M24 1GD, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington have a sixth form?
No, St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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