St Michael's CofE Primary School, London
St Michael's CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London, part of Ldbs Academies Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 175th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 1,291st of 14,452 across England. It was 66% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Haringey (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Michael's CofE Primary School in detail
St Michael's CofE Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "St Michael's CE Primary School has a unique quality; it's a friendly, inclusive and welcoming school with a history of high aspirations for all of the children who learn at the school. Our mission is simple: to prepare children for a happy, confident and successful future."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £3.50 per session.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and an open day on Monday 16 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Haringey
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at St Michael's CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 82% in Haringey and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 85% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Michael's CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 15 families put St Michael's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 101 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 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 Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Michael's CofE Primary School are Lift Trinity (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding, 98% reading, 98% maths); St Paul's Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 93% reading, 89% maths); Alexandra Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 68% reading, 62% maths); and Earlham Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 81% reading, 86% maths).
St Michael's CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Lift TrinitySt Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolAlexandra Primary SchoolEarlham Primary School
The trust
St Michael's CofE Primary School is one of 8 schools run by Ldbs Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
16 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Michael's CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 88% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).
Who goes there
37.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 51.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (35%), White British (11%) and Mixed (9%).
In 2026, 20 pupils (12.8%) received SEN support and 13 (8.3%) 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 autism.
Staffing
St Michael's CofE Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Wood Green Underground Station, about 330 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Haringey Civic Centre, 80 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Michael's CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Michael's CofE Primary School are Heartlands High School (0.3 miles), St Thomas More Catholic School (0.4 miles), Mulberry Academy Woodside (0.6 miles) and Greig City Academy (0.8 miles).
Heartlands High SchoolSt Thomas More Catholic SchoolMulberry Academy WoodsideGreig City Academy
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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from October 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Michael's excels at supporting all pupils to achieve highly, particularly those facing challenges outside school. The school's ambitious curriculum, skilled teaching staff, and focus on reading ensure pupils develop impressive knowledge and confidence. Staff feel well-supported, and the school creates a secure, respectful environment where pupils thrive both academically and personally.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, carefully planned curriculum that builds knowledge gradually from early years through Year 6 - the early years is described as the 'powerhouse' of the school
- Outstanding reading provision with high phonics results and strong support for struggling readers
- Excellent pupil behaviour and engagement with learning, with disruption-free lessons and pupils taking responsibility for their conduct
- Highly specialised provision for pupils with SEND, including the Rainbow Room for pupils with autistic spectrum condition
- Rich personal development programme teaching conflict resolution, democracy and debate to prepare pupils for life beyond primary school
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and the school has created an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sewing club, journalism club, dance club, junior leader roles, STEM leader roles, reading ambassador roles, careers days, workshops, school visits to Norfolk and Wales, breakfast club, after-school club
St Michael's CofE Primary School serves its pupils and community exceptionally well, equipping pupils facing significant challenges with the knowledge and attributes to thrive. The school unites around the vision to 'let your light shine' and fosters a safe, respectful culture where pupils feel secure.
At a Glance
37.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
16 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 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 85% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 88% to 93% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
19.5
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
20.8
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
St Michael's CofE Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Haringey
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Michael's CofE Primary School.
- NWG Academy440m away · Not yet graded
- Kumon Wood Green470m away · Not yet graded
- Awesome Childcare Extended School Club Alexandra Primary470m away · Not yet graded
- First Class Learning Wood Green510m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Michael's CofE Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Haringey's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Michael's CofE Primary School is in Haringey; for families living there:
Apply to Haringey for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 280
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 41
- Children hurt
- 25
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 280 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 41 serious and 238 slight.
25 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 15 on foot, 4 on a bicycle and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise.
47 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 Haringey is 119 (the median across 97 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
66%
Available places
139 pupils
210 places
71 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Haringey council
Places available
2,820
Applications
2,193
Got 1st preference
86.0%
Got preferred school
97.7%
All primary applications across Haringey council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
20
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
21.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
156
Total Pupils
86
Boys
70
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
17.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,968
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,479
Per pupil
£1101k
Total funding
£95k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.7%
Overall absence
26.8%
Persistent absence
142
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
Questions parents ask about St Michael's CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Michael's CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Michael's CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is St Michael's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Michael's CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Michael's CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Haringey 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 Primary School?
St Michael's CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 66% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Michael's CofE Primary School?
Classes at St Michael's CofE Primary School average 19.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Michael's CofE Primary School?
St Michael's CofE Primary School has around 156 pupils on roll. 37% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Michael's CofE Primary School?
7.7% of sessions were missed at St Michael's CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 26.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Michael's CofE Primary School?
Apply through Haringey's coordinated admissions process, naming St Michael's CofE 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 Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
St Michael's CofE Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists 4 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Michael's CofE Primary School: NWG Academy (440m away, registered, not yet graded), Kumon Wood Green (470m away, registered, not yet graded) and Awesome Childcare Extended School Club Alexandra Primary (470m away, registered, not yet graded).
How many road collisions happen near St Michael's CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 280 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 41 serious and 238 slight. 25 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 15 on foot, 4 on a bicycle and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise. 47 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 Haringey is 119 (the median across 97 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Michael's CofE Primary School?
St Michael's CofE Primary School is at Bounds Green Road, Wood Green, London, N22 8HE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)