The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 150
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Binks Neate-Evans (interim Executive Headteacher) (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: Requires Improvement
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
School House Lane, Aylsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6EX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School?
St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School currently has 150 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School take?
St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School?
St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School is in Norwich, NR11 6EX, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.