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St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School

St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School

Broadland, NR11 6EXPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool House Lane, Aylsham, Norwich, Broadland, NR11 6EX
HeadteacherBinks Neate-Evans (interim Executive Headteacher)
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils150
Free School Meals (FSM)25.0%
School Capacity150 / 150 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

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

Top 99%

1585th of 1,612

In East of England

Top 98%

35th of 35

In Broadland

Top 100%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

20%

Expected Standard

7%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 101
Expected:40%
Higher:20%
Writing
Expected:33%
Higher:13%
MathsAvg Score: 99
Expected:47%
Higher:7%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -1%

'22/23

21%

'23/24

20%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

8
Art StudiosLibraryDining HallPlaying FieldsGymnasiumSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersFootballCricketNetball

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubCodingDramaArt ClubBook Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

12

Applications

34

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.8x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School

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

Contact Information

01263732260www.pathfinders.norfolk.sch.uk

School House Lane, Aylsham, Norwich

Broadland, NR11 6EX

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School House Lane, Aylsham, Norwich

Broadland, NR11 6EX

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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