St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
96%
Capacity
405
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Braintree community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 405 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Christopher Speller, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7422nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 46 in Braintree.
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 78 applications for 44 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is mixed, with 60% recommending the school (175 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include Music Rooms, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cricket, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Science Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Braintree, St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Maple Avenue, Braintree, Braintree, CM7 2NS |
| Headteacher | Christopher Speller |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 405 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.8% |
| School Capacity | 405 / 420 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Apr 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7422nd of 13,686
Nationally
797th of 1,612
In East of England
25th of 46
In Braintree
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
175 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
78
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% 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 Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Contact Information
Maple Avenue, Braintree
Braintree, CM7 2NS
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