St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School, Aldershot
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Aldershot. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 7 schools in Aldershot with published results, and 13,336th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 102% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Capacity
- Full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School in detail
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School in its own words
In its own words: "Our Christian Vision, alongside our three core values of Respect, Courage and Resilience, underpin everything we do within our school community. Encompassing these values, we embrace each of the steps on the St. Michael’s Journey to Success:"
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 2pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hampshire
Vision and values (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 54% of Year 6 pupils at St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 72% in reading and 60% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School
Across Hampshire, 93% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Hampshire lodged 254 appeals against primary school offers; 146 reached a hearing and 8 succeeded (5.5% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School are St Michael's Church of England Controlled Infant School (0.1 miles, Outstanding); Park Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 77% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 94% maths); and Badshot Lea Village Infant School (0.7 miles, Good).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School.
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Infant SchoolPark Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolBadshot Lea Village Infant School
Who goes there
36.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (50%), Asian (24%) and Black (8%).
In 2026, 66 pupils (18.4%) received SEN support and 28 (7.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Aldershot Rail Station, about 810 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Michaels Church (near), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 266 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School issued 41 suspensions, 10.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School are Alderwood School (0.7 miles), All Hallows Catholic School (1 mile), Ash Manor School (1.1 miles) and Farnham Heath End (1.3 miles).
Alderwood SchoolAll Hallows Catholic SchoolAsh Manor SchoolFarnham Heath End
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
24.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 72% to 54% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 60% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 63% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.9
KS2
12
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School.
- Holly King Performing Arts AcademyAt the school · Not yet graded
- Magna Extended Schools at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aldershot690m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 21
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 17 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
367 pupils
360 places
7 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Aldershot
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Aldershot
Across Hampshire council
Places available
15,642
Applications
12,982
Got 1st preference
93.4%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
66
SEN Support
28
EHC Plans
26.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
359
Total Pupils
197
Boys
162
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
19.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,975
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,519
Per pupil
£2262k
Total funding
£132k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.5%
Overall absence
14.8%
Persistent absence
398
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School
Questions parents ask about St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School
What are SATs results like at St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School?
Of the pupils at St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 54% reached the expected standard in reading and 60% did so in maths.
What is St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School is oversubscribed, Hampshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School?
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School was full in 2025, at 102% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School?
Classes at St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School average 29.9 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School?
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School has around 359 pupils on roll. 25% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School?
5.5% of sessions were missed at St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School in 2024/25. 14.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Holly King Performing Arts Academy (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 17 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School?
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School is at Church Lane East, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3SS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)