St Michael's Church of England Primary School

About St Michael's Church of England Primary School

St Michael's Church of England Primary School sits in the middle of the pack for Hertfordshire primary schools, with 65% of its pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2 — almost exactly in line with the local authority average of 64%. That places it 172nd out of 401 primary schools in the county, a solidly mid-table position. Where the school really stands out, though, is in the proportion of children reaching the higher standard in maths: 42% of pupils scored at that level, compared with 39% in reading and just 13% in writing. The average maths score of 107 is also a point ahead of the reading average. So while the headline attainment figure is unremarkable, the maths results suggest a particular strength in numeracy. The school is oversubscribed — 62 applications for 27 places in 2025/26, with 20 first-preference offers — which hints at strong local demand, even if the academic profile doesn't scream 'outstanding'.

The school's most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2019, rated it Good overall, with Outstanding marks for early years provision and personal development. An ungraded inspection in January 2025 confirmed that standards are being maintained. That's a notable drop from the previous graded inspection in 2009, which awarded Outstanding across the board, but the current rating still puts it in the majority of Hertfordshire primaries — only 45 out of 401 are rated Outstanding. The parent view is overwhelmingly positive: 91% of the 76 respondents would recommend the school, and 96% strongly agree or agree that their child is happy there. Behaviour and safety scores are similarly high, with 97% agreeing pupils feel safe. The school's SEND provisions cover dyslexia, speech and language needs, autistic spectrum disorder, and social and emotional mental health support, and 90% of parents agree that SEND children get the support they need.

Facilities include a Forest School, a sensory room, music rooms, an ICT suite and a chapel, which reflects the Church of England foundation. The sports programme is broad — tennis, cricket, netball, dance, athletics, gymnastics and cross country — and clubs include Eco Club, Science Club and Gardening. With nursery provision for children from age three, it's a genuine all-through primary for families in East Hertfordshire. The school is oversubscribed by a factor of 2.3, so applying early is essential. It's not the highest-performing primary in the area — nearby Windhill21, rated Outstanding, is just 0.1 km away — but for families who value the Church of England ethos, strong early years provision, and a school where parents report high levels of happiness and safety, St Michael's is a solid, well-regarded local option.

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