St Michael's Primary School
URN: 114423 • Hartfield TN7 4BP
Overview
- Name
- St Michael's Primary School
- URN
- 114423
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 52.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Catherine O'Shea (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01892770307
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Station Road, Hartfield TN7 4BP
Summary
St Michael's Primary School, located in Hartfield, East Sussex, is a community school that serves a mixed-gender population of 73 pupils, with a capacity for 105. The school prides itself on its small size, which allows for personalized attention and strong relationships between staff, students, and parents. The dedicated team, led by Headteacher Mrs C O'Shea, focuses on nurturing each child's individual potential within a supportive and inclusive environment.
The curriculum at St Michael's is broad and engaging, incorporating hands-on learning experiences that reflect the local countryside. The school features an exceptional outdoor space, including a garden where students grow herbs and produce, fostering responsibility and a sense of community through regular sales to local residents. The school emphasizes the importance of learning through play and aims to create confident, kind learners.
St Michael's is committed to equality and inclusivity, ensuring all children have access to the full curriculum regardless of their backgrounds or needs. The school actively promotes a culture of respect and understanding, aligning with the principles of the Equality Act 2010. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, with open mornings available for prospective families to explore the ethos and approach to learning.
The curriculum at St Michael's is broad and engaging, incorporating hands-on learning experiences that reflect the local countryside. The school features an exceptional outdoor space, including a garden where students grow herbs and produce, fostering responsibility and a sense of community through regular sales to local residents. The school emphasizes the importance of learning through play and aims to create confident, kind learners.
St Michael's is committed to equality and inclusivity, ensuring all children have access to the full curriculum regardless of their backgrounds or needs. The school actively promotes a culture of respect and understanding, aligning with the principles of the Equality Act 2010. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, with open mornings available for prospective families to explore the ethos and approach to learning.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Governor Biographies (governance)
- Governor Overview (governance)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- > (other)
- St Michael's Primary School, Withyham (other)
- Admissions Information (other)
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Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 73
- Boys
- 35
- Girls
- 38
- FSM %
- 4.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 73 | 35 | 38 | 105 | 4.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 76 | 35 | 41 | 105 | 5.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 79 | 39 | 40 | 105 | 7.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 79 | 39 | 40 | 105 | 7.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 87 | 40 | 47 | 105 | 5.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 87 | 40 | 47 | 105 | 4.60 |
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