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St. Michael's Academy

Somerset, BA21 4JWPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#6,277
of 13,686 nationally

About St. Michael's Academy

St Michael's Academy is a state primary in Somerset for children aged 7 to 11, and it is currently significantly oversubscribed. The school has 291 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, which gives a clear signal of local demand. Its intake is notably diverse in economic terms: 36.8 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average and likely above the Somerset average for primary schools, suggesting the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Despite this, the school has held a Good rating from Ofsted across its most recent graded inspection, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement judgement. In its ungraded inspection in November 2024, inspectors confirmed that standards were being maintained, with Good marks across all five categories including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. The school is non-religious in character and is led by headteacher Mathew Vella.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGrass Royal, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4JW
HeadteacherMathew Vella
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils291
Free School Meals (FSM)36.8%
School Capacity291 / 240 (121% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (27 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 7 Jan 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountryFootballNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChessEco ClubChoirFilm ClubCodingArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:20

Breakfast club

08:30-09:00

After-school care

15:20-16:15

Source: stmichaelsacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St. Michael's Academy

St. Michael's Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.