St Michael's VA Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Address | Astley Road, Bowthorpe, NR5 9LA |
| School Website | www.stmichaelsjuniorschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1603745812 |
| URN | 121146 |
School Census
| Total | 399 |
| Girls/Boys | 194/205 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.6%/51.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 30.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 144 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 25.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/12/2012 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/12/2012 | Good |
| 09/12/2010 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 05/12/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/12/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10 |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -1.2 |
| Writing Progress | -0.4 |
| Maths Progress | -0.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -0.9 |
| Writing Progress | -0.3 |
| Maths Progress | 0.6 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | 0.0 |
| Writing Progress | 1.1 |
| Maths Progress | -0.7 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 74% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 95% |
| no | 5% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 62.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 62.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.21 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed
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Costessey Primary School
(0.41 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: Three Mile Lane, , NR5 0RR
Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School
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Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
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