The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 198
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 9.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Head
- Mr Matthew Thompson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
School Road, Sunninghill, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Marist School
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Heathermount School
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St George's School
Independent · 983m away
Charters School
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot
Primary · 1.3km away
Sunningdale School
Independent · 1.3km away
South Ascot Village Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Mary's School Ascot
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill?
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill currently has 198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill take?
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill?
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill is in Ascot, SL5 7AD, in the Windsor and Maidenhead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill have a sixth form?
No, St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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