The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 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
- 240
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Head
- Mrs Lucy Perry (Headteacher)
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
The Grove, Flixton, Manchester, M41 6JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Monica's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 785m away
Flixton Primary School
Primary · 797m away
Abbotsford Preparatory School
Independent · 867m away
Flixton Girls School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Acre Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Delamere School
Special school · 1.1km away
Urmston Grammar Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Urmston Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary 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 CofE (Aided) Primary School?
St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School currently has 240 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School take?
St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School is in Manchester, M41 6JB, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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