Saint Michael CofE Primary School
96%
Capacity
404
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Saint Michael CofE Primary School
Saint Michael CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Peterborough community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 404 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Saint Michael CofE Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Mike Harrison, it falls under Peterborough local authority.
Saint Michael CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 81 applications for 55 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Saint Michael CofE Primary School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Library, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Dance, Athletics, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Coding, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Peterborough, Saint Michael CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Constantine Drive, Cardea, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE2 8SZ |
| Headteacher | Mike Harrison |
| Local Authority | Peterborough |
| Number of Pupils | 404 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.6% |
| School Capacity | 404 / 420 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
81
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Constantine Drive, Cardea, Peterborough
Peterborough, PE2 8SZ
Constantine Drive, Cardea, Peterborough
Peterborough, PE2 8SZ
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