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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
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- St Albans AL3 4SJ
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Well-structured phonics and mathematics programs help pupils excel in foundational skills, fostering confident readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Exciting learning opportunities and expert teachers ensure exceptional pupil achievement across subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High expectations lead to exceptional performance in reading and maths. Pupils love reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Tailored support helps pupils catch up effectively, ensuring no one falls behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display exemplary behaviour, respect, and mature attitudes in all situations.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff provide individualized support, closely working with parents, fostering independence in SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School rules and staff vigilance create a safe, respectful environment. High safety standards maintained.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong focus on wellbeing and happiness ensures a safe and supportive environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents provide positive feedback, indicating high satisfaction with school performance and communication.
Parental Involvement: Close collaboration with parents supports pupil progress and school community engagement.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs and activities enhance learning and personal development.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use well-chosen methods and receive successful training, enhancing their role.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching strategies result in exceptional student progress and achievement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No significant challenges; staff workload considerations appreciated by teachers.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks ensure teaching quality and knowledge retention among students.
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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 192 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 84% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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It's thrilling to be a student at St. Michael's School right now.
We finished a major construction project last year that allowed us to open in September 2019 as a "one form entry" school.
This implies that each classroom will be able to handle 30 students in a single year group as opposed to the divided year groups.
The Top School and Lower School buildings house St. Michael's School.
Our goal is to maintain the small-village school environment as the school expands while continuing to offer a top-notch education that equips students for life after primary school.
The institution opened its doors as a Church of England school in 1876.
Children of all faiths and none are now accepted.
While all schools adhere to the National Curriculum, which offers the subject matter for instruction, we think that primary school students also need important life skills and experiences that will make them better learners.
The curriculum tree at St. Michael's is a graphic representation of the extracurricular activities we offer at the school.
Children must, in our opinion, feel safe and taken care of at school.
Please visit our "Admissions" page for further details and to set up a visit to our school if you are thinking about making St. Michael's your child's school.
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We finished a major construction project last year that allowed us to open in September 2019 as a "one form entry" school.
This implies that each classroom will be able to handle 30 students in a single year group as opposed to the divided year groups.
The Top School and Lower School buildings house St. Michael's School.
Our goal is to maintain the small-village school environment as the school expands while continuing to offer a top-notch education that equips students for life after primary school.
The institution opened its doors as a Church of England school in 1876.
Children of all faiths and none are now accepted.
While all schools adhere to the National Curriculum, which offers the subject matter for instruction, we think that primary school students also need important life skills and experiences that will make them better learners.
The curriculum tree at St. Michael's is a graphic representation of the extracurricular activities we offer at the school.
Children must, in our opinion, feel safe and taken care of at school.
Please visit our "Admissions" page for further details and to set up a visit to our school if you are thinking about making St. Michael's your child's school.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | - | 16.5 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | 111 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 107 | 110 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 84% | 58.22% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% | 9.91% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 110 2 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% 4 | 62.58% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% 18 | 11.96% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 6.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% 22 | 61.02% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 11.68% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | 59.69% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 11.39% | 8.17% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Local authority ratio 18 : 1