St Michael's Church of England Primary School

URN: 113407 • Newton Abbot TQ12 3BQ

Overview

Name
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
URN
113407
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Martin Harding (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01626352854
Website
Visit
Address
Church Street, Newton Abbot TQ12 3BQ

Summary

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, located in Newton Abbot, Devon, is a voluntary controlled primary school catering to a mixed-gender population of 465 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 350. The school embraces a Christian ethos, centred on values such as Friendship, Perseverance, and Compassion, fostering a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to flourish both academically and personally.

The curriculum at St Michael's is designed to be broad and balanced, beginning with nursery education that promotes play-based learning. The school prioritises reading and vocabulary development, viewing these as essential for academic success. Enrichment activities, including outdoor adventures and residential trips for older students, complement classroom learning and inspire a love of learning.

St Michael's is committed to the well-being of its students, implementing the "Mind Up" approach to promote emotional awareness and resilience. The school also provides breakfast and after-school clubs to support working families. As part of The United Schools Federation, St Michael's collaborates with other schools to share resources and best practices, ensuring a supportive community for all families.

Key details

LA
Devon
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
350
Pupils
465
Boys
240
Girls
225
FSM %
22.00
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-07-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 465 240 225 350 22.00
2024-09-11 451 229 222 350 20.30
2023-09-11 451 221 230 350 18.20
2022-09-11 451 221 230 350 18.20
2021-09-11 456 222 234 350 16.70
2020-09-11 472 220 252 350 12.80

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