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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Curriculum Intent Statement (download)
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- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Parents (other)
- Attendance (other)
- Policies (other)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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