St Michael's CofE Academy
92%
Capacity
479
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Michael's CofE Academy
St Michael's CofE Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wakefield community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 479 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 522 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Michael's CofE Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Yvette Sullivan, it falls under Wakefield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1500th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 97 in Wakefield.
St Michael's CofE Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 119 applications for 57 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 51 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Michael's CofE Academy include Playing Fields, Library, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Dance, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Eco Club, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wakefield, St Michael's CofE Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF2 9JA |
| Headteacher | Yvette Sullivan |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Number of Pupils | 479 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.8% |
| School Capacity | 479 / 522 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1500th of 13,686
Nationally
141st of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
14th of 97
In Wakefield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
80%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
119
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
51 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield
Wakefield, WF2 9JA
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