Located in Stafford, St Michael's CofE (A) First School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 9. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
St Michael's CofE (A) First School currently has around 148 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.6% boys and 53.4% girls. Around 13.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 3.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Market Place, Stafford, ST19 5DJ |
| Website: | www.stmichaelspenkridgeschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01785712344 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Staffordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rebecca Crow |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 124343 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/07/2011
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 150 |
| Number of Pupils: | 148 |
| Number of Boys: | 69 |
| Number of Girls: | 79 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 3.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 88.50% | 131 |
| Other Mixed | 3.40% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 2.70% | 4 |
| Other White | 1.40% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 2 |
| African | 0.70% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's CofE (A) First School Market Place , Penkridge ST19 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshbrook First School Teddesley Road , Penkridge ST19 5BA | - not rated | 198 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshbrook First School Teddesley Road , Penkridge ST19 5BA | 3out of 4 | 198 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princefield First School Saxon Road , Penkridge ST19 5EP | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princefield First School Saxon Road , Penkridge ST19 5EP | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolgarston High School Cannock Road , Penkridge ST19 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolgarston High School Cannock Road , Penkridge ST19 5RX | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rural Enterprise Academy Rodbaston Drive , ST19 5PH | 1out of 4 | 2,801 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penkridge Middle School Marsh Lane , Penkridge ST19 5BW | - not rated | 792 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkridge Middle School Marsh Lane , Penkridge ST19 5BW | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodbaston College , ST19 5PH | - not rated | 2,801 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Staffordshire College Rodbaston Drive , ST19 5PH | - not rated | 2,801 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longridge School Levedale Road , Penkridge ST18 9AL | - not rated | 2,588 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven School Cabins 24, 25 and 26 , Dunston Business Village ST18 9AB | - not rated | 2,592 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.