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St Michael's Church of England Academy

Saddlebow Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5BN

Good

Inspected 31 October 2023

Good
Ofsted
50%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
184
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About St Michael's Church of England Academy

St Michael's Church of England Academy is an academy sponsor led in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 184 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (31 October 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 40.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 41.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Norfolk →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
184 / 210 (88%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection
31 October 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

40.2%
Free school meals
41.3%
EAL
7.1%
SEN support
20.1%
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)

50%
Expected standard (RWM)
11%
Higher standard (RWM)
104
Avg reading score
106
Avg maths score

Attendance

7.4%
Overall absence
20%
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
19.2
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24
15.61
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24
£46,992
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 18% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,228 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1.8
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.

£8,761
Spend per pupil
£9,571
Income per pupil
41%
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
Saddlebow Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5BN
Phone
01553772420
Head Teacher
Emma Scarsibrick

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Michael's Church of England Academy?
St Michael's Church of England Academy is an academy sponsor led in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does St Michael's Church of England Academy have?
St Michael's Church of England Academy has 184 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Michael's Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (31 October 2023).
How does St Michael's Church of England Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
50% of pupils at St Michael's Church of England Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Michael's Church of England Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — St Michael's Church of England Academy is part of THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is St Michael's Church of England Academy?
St Michael's Church of England Academy is located at Saddlebow Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5BN.

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