St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School, Lichfield
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Lichfield, part of The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership. It has a Church of England religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 13 schools in Lichfield with published results, and 1,036th of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Staffordshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 95% of Year 6 pupils at St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 85% in reading and 89% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 47 families put St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School as their first choice and 115 named it as one of their preferences, for 57 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 90% reading, 86% maths); Five Spires Academy (under 0.1 miles, Good, 84% reading, 84% maths); St Chad's CofE Primary School (0.3 miles, 66% reading, 72% maths); and Scotch Orchard Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 79% reading, 64% maths).
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolFive Spires AcademySt Chad's CofE Primary SchoolScotch Orchard Primary School
The trust
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School is one of 24 schools run by The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
107 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 65% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (65%).
Who goes there
5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 50 pupils (12.6%) received SEN support and 5 (1.3%) 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 Lichfield City Rail Station, about 430 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Maxwell Close (opposite), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 216 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 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 CofE (C) Primary School are King Edward VI School (0.4 miles), Nether Stowe School (0.6 miles) and The Friary School (1.4 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 2 years agoOverall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in February 2022. Before that, as St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School (URN 124258), it was rated Good in September 2012.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Michael's creates a warm, welcoming environment where children arrive happily and feel safe. Teachers use strong subject knowledge and engaging activities to bring learning to life, supported by excellent enrichment through trips, clubs, and community involvement. The school develops well-rounded, confident pupils who understand healthy relationships and value diversity.
Key Strengths
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers with clear presentation of information and effective use of questioning to check understanding
- Well-developed curriculum with particular focus on reading and phonics, with careful matching of books to pupils' learning
- Excellent enrichment opportunities including clubs, residential trips, and community visits that broaden pupils' experiences
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs through well-trained staff
- Warm, safe school environment where pupils feel they belong and behave respectfully
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff do not consistently maintain high expectations of pupils' learning behaviours, leading to disengagement in lessons
- Early years continuous provision activities lack clearly identified intended learning outcomes, so children miss opportunities to gain maximum knowledge
- Need for all staff to ensure pupils are consistently ready to learn and participate fully in lessons
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and put pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Drama, gardening, netball, music lessons, trips to zoos and places of worship, seaside visits, residential trips focused on arts and outdoor activities, France visit
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School has successfully maintained its good standards following effective leadership changes. The school demonstrates strong teaching, ambitious curriculum design, and excellent pupil engagement with learning.
At a Glance
5.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
107 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 85% to 95% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 77% to 89% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.4
Avg class size
25.7
Infant (KS1)
30.5
KS2
14
Total classes
5 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 CofE (C) Primary School.
- Scotch Orchard Badgers980m away · Not yet graded
- Progressive Sports @ Scotch Orchard980m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Staffordshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School is in Staffordshire; for families living there:
Apply to Staffordshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 11
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 11 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
5 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 Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 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
Your chances of a place at St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
410 pupils
420 places
10 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Lichfield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Lichfield
Across Staffordshire council
Places available
10,768
Applications
8,344
Got 1st preference
95.1%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Staffordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
50
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
13.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
398
Total Pupils
213
Boys
185
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
17.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,862
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£2191k
Total funding
£39k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.2%
Overall absence
5.8%
Persistent absence
364
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 CofE (C) Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 95% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in February 2022. Before that, as St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School (URN 124258), it was rated Good in September 2012.
What is the catchment area for St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School is oversubscribed, Staffordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School?
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School?
Classes at St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School average 28.4 pupils (2025/26). 5 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 CofE (C) Primary School?
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School has around 398 pupils on roll. 5% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School?
3.2% of sessions were missed at St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School in 2024/25. 5.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School?
Apply through Staffordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School: Scotch Orchard Badgers (980m away, registered, not yet graded) and Progressive Sports @ Scotch Orchard (980m away, registered, not yet graded). 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 CofE (C) Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 11 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 5 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 Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School?
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School is at Cherry Orchard, Lichfield, WS14 9AN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)