The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
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
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 73
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 4.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Catherine O'Shea (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Station Road, Withyham, Hartfield, East Sussex, TN7 4BP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Michael's Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael's Primary School?
St Michael's Primary School currently has 73 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's Primary School take?
St Michael's Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael's Primary School?
St Michael's Primary School is in Hartfield, TN7 4BP, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Michael's Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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