Is St Michael's Community Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 23 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 111th of 116 primary schools in Cheshire East. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Michael's Community Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 33% of pupils at St Michael's Community Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Michael's Community Academy?

Applications for Reception places at St Michael's Community Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Michael's Community Academy

Holland Street, Crewe, CW1 3SL

Local ranking111th of 116 primary schools in Cheshire East

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

484

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 23 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 23 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 33.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 2.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 47.0%
Writing (Expected): 57.0%
Maths (Expected): 47.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 57.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 100.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 99.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 58

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 445
Boys: 210 (51%)
Girls: 202 (49%)
Capacity: 484 (85% full)
SEND: 18.7%
FSM Eligible: 44.9%
EAL: 26.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.6%
SEN Support: 15.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 20.8
Budget per Pupil: £6,439/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 23.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 64.0%
White Other: 15.1%
Black African: 9.9%
Gypsy/Roma: 2.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.0%
Other: 1.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.1%
Asian Indian: 0.9%

64.0%

White British

15.1%

White Other

9.9%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01270902056

smcaoffice@sbmat.org

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Holland Street

Crewe, North West

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Administrative

URN: 140175
UKPRN: 10043283
Establishment No.: 2001
Trust: ST BART'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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