The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 231
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 21.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Rowen Prigg (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Barnard Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8RR
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School currently has 231 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School take?
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School is in Chelmsford, CM2 8RR, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School have a sixth form?
No, St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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