The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
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
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 412
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 5.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Ellie Ballinger (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Cherry Orchard, Lichfield, WS14 9AN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Chad's CofE Primary School
Primary · 505m away
Saxon Hill School
Special school · 555m away
Saxon Hill Academy
Academy · 555m away
The Bridge Academy
Academy · 637m away
King Edward VI School
Secondary · 643m away
Beacon Independent School
Independent · 654m away
Lichfield Cathedral School
Independent · 877m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School?
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School currently has 412 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School take?
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School?
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School is in Lichfield, WS14 9AN, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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