St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Halton |
| Address | Spinney Avenue, WA8 8LD |
| School Website | www.smwst.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1514244234 |
| URN | 147262 |
School Census
| Total | 186 |
| Girls/Boys | 95/91 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.1%/48.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 72 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 24.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 03/07/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 03/07/2023 | Good |
| 23/01/2018 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 03/07/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/01/2018 |
| 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 | 55% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | 1.2 |
| Writing Progress | 1.5 |
| Maths Progress | -0.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 2.6 |
| Writing Progress | 1.9 |
| Maths Progress | 2.5 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 48 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 37 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 40 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 41 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 48 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 63% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 21% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 29% |
| no | 71% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 36% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 79% |
| no | 21% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 95.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
Nearby Schools
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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Oakfield Community Primary School
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