St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School
100%
Capacity
150
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School
St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Broadland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 150 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 150 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Binks Neate-Evans (interim Executive Headteacher), it falls under Norfolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 20% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13570th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 35 in Broadland.
St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 12 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 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, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School include Art Studios, Library, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cricket, Netball, as well as clubs including Film Club, Coding, Drama, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Broadland, St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School House Lane, Aylsham, Norwich, Broadland, NR11 6EX |
| Headteacher | Binks Neate-Evans (interim Executive Headteacher) |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 150 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.0% |
| School Capacity | 150 / 150 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (20%)
13570th of 13,686
Nationally
1585th of 1,612
In East of England
35th of 35
In Broadland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
20%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
21%
'23/24
20%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
34
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School House Lane, Aylsham, Norwich
Broadland, NR11 6EX
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