St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

URN: 115157 • Braintree CM7 2NS

Overview

Name
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN
115157
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
52.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Andrew Cumpstey (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01376344866
Website
Visit
Address
Maple Avenue, Braintree CM7 2NS

Summary

St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Braintree, Essex, serves a mixed-gender population of 405 pupils, with a capacity for 420. The school is guided by Christian values, aiming to nurture the academic, social, emotional, moral, and spiritual development of each child. The ethos is rooted in the teachings of Jesus, with a commitment to celebrating diversity and fostering a supportive community.

The curriculum at St Michael's is designed to provide a clear and nurturing path for students, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future. The school emphasizes the importance of core values such as Love, Integrity, Creativity, and Resilience, which are integrated into daily activities and lessons. This holistic approach aims to build strong foundations for students' lifelong learning.

St Michael's encourages parental involvement and community engagement, inviting families to participate in school activities and visit the school to experience its vibrant atmosphere. The school prides itself on creating an inclusive environment where every child is valued and supported throughout their educational journey.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
405
Boys
217
Girls
188
FSM %
21.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-12-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 405 217 188 420 21.80
2024-09-11 416 228 188 420 19.30
2023-09-11 410 227 183 420 11.50
2022-09-11 410 227 183 420 11.50
2021-09-11 416 222 194 420 9.90
2020-09-11 419 234 185 420 6.20

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