The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp 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)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 479
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 38.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Yvette Sullivan
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 9JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
Primary · 731m away
Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Evolve Academy
Academy · 1.3km away
Wakefield the Park School
Special school · 1.3km away
Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs
Primary · 1.3km away
The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Trinity Academy Cathedral
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's CofE Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael's CofE Academy?
St Michael's CofE Academy currently has 479 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's CofE Academy take?
St Michael's CofE Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael's CofE Academy?
St Michael's CofE Academy is in Wakefield, WF2 9JA, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's CofE Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Michael's CofE Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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