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St Michael's Church of England Combined School

Chapel Square, Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0HA

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
33%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
202
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Voluntary controlled school
Type

About St Michael's Church of England Combined School

St Michael's Church of England Combined School is a voluntary controlled school in Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 202 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire →
School Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
202 / 218 (93%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

11.8%
Free school meals
3%
EAL
2.5%
SEN support
20.3%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

33%
Expected standard (RWM)
6%
Higher standard (RWM)
102
Avg reading score
100
Avg maths score

Attendance

3.5%
Overall absence
5.0%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.6
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24
21
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24
8.83
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24
£47,207
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 20% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,366 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,477
Spend per pupil
£6,316
Income per pupil
47%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Chapel Square, Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0HA
Phone
01525240248
Headteacher
David Morley

Teaching Jobs

Support Staff
Lunchtime Supervisor
PermanentPart time£12.77 Hourly · · Term Time Only 12pm-1.30pm
Closes in 7 daysView & apply
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Support Assistant
PermanentFull time£24,836 - £25,823 (FTE) · · Bucks Scale 1B Range 6-10
Closes 6 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Michael's Church of England Combined School?
St Michael's Church of England Combined School is a voluntary controlled school in Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does St Michael's Church of England Combined School have?
St Michael's Church of England Combined School has 202 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St Michael's Church of England Combined School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
33% of pupils at St Michael's Church of England Combined School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is St Michael's Church of England Combined School?
St Michael's Church of England Combined School is located at Chapel Square, Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0HA.

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