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St Michael's CofE Academy

Wakefield, WF2 9JAPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
80%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
51 1st-choice / 57 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1500 of 13,686 nationally

About St Michael's CofE Academy

If you're a parent in Wakefield weighing up primary options, the numbers at St Michael's CofE Academy tell a clear story about demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 119 applications for 57 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.09 applicants per spot. Of those, 51 families put it down as their first preference, and all 51 were offered a place. That level of competition suggests a school that local parents trust. The school is a Church of England primary for children aged 2 to 11, with a current roll of 479 pupils against a capacity of 522. Headteacher Yvette Sullivan leads a mixed-gender state school that also offers nursery provision. With 38.8 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average disadvantage, yet it remains a popular choice.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressFlanshaw Lane, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF2 9JA
HeadteacherYvette Sullivan
Local AuthorityWakefield
Number of Pupils479
Free School Meals (FSM)38.8%
School Capacity479 / 522 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 17 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsLibrarySports HallICT SuiteMusic RoomsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballAthleticsDanceNetballRounders

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubBook ClubEco ClubDramaChoirChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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St Michael's CofE Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.