St Michael's Church of England C Primary School
99%
Capacity
467
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Michael's Church of England C Primary School
St Michael's Church of England C Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Walsall community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 467 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Michael's Church of England C Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amy Lane, it falls under Walsall local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1194th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 58 in Walsall.
St Michael's Church of England C Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 91 applications for 52 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
St Michael's Church of England C Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 8 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Michael's Church of England C Primary School include Playing Fields, Library, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Forest School, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Tennis, Football, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Walsall, St Michael's Church of England C Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Maple Road, Walsall, Walsall, WS3 4JJ |
| Headteacher | Amy Lane |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Number of Pupils | 467 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.4% |
| School Capacity | 467 / 472 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1194th of 13,686
Nationally
115th of 1,378
In West Midlands
5th of 58
In Walsall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
82%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed52
91
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Maple Road, Walsall
Walsall, WS3 4JJ
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