The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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, 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
- 193
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 13%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Head
- Mrs Judith Arkwright (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Back Lane, Aldbourne, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 2BP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Michael's CofE Aided Primary's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's CofE Aided Primary was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael's CofE Aided Primary?
St Michael's CofE Aided Primary currently has 193 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's CofE Aided Primary take?
St Michael's CofE Aided Primary caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael's CofE Aided Primary?
St Michael's CofE Aided Primary is in Marlborough, SN8 2BP, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's CofE Aided Primary have a sixth form?
No, St Michael's CofE Aided Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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