St Michael's Church of England Academy

About St Michael's Church of England Academy

St Michael's Church of England Academy is a free school in Paignton, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 85 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST). Its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024) rated it Good. 23.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Torbay →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

85 / 210 (40%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

30 April 2024

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Fisher Street, Paignton, Torbay, TQ4 5EW

Phone

01803500971

Head Teacher

Julie Edwards

Website

https://stmichaels-lap.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Michael's Church of England Academy?

St Michael's Church of England Academy is a free school in Paignton, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does St Michael's Church of England Academy have?

St Michael's Church of England Academy has 85 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 (30 April 2024).

Is St Michael's Church of England Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Michael's Church of England Academy is part of LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST).

Where is St Michael's Church of England Academy?

St Michael's Church of England Academy is located at Fisher Street, Paignton, Torbay, TQ4 5EW.