St Michael's Church of England Academy

  • Primary
  • Free school
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Fisher Street, Paignton, TQ4 5EWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Michael's Church of England Academy is a primary school in Paignton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 45 schools in Torbay. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 30 April 2024, report published 10 June 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Pupil numbers and mix

101 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals23.8%

23.8%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.9%

6.9%, 14.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.8%

15.8%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1%

1%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Michael's Church of England Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Curledge Street Academy0.1 milesOfsted: Good62% met the expected standard
Hayes School0.3 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding79% met the expected standard
Sacred Heart Catholic School0.6 milesOfsted: Good55% met the expected standard
Oldway Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good66% met the expected standard
Roselands Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good57% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST)
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Julie Edwards
Address
Fisher Street, Paignton, TQ4 5EW
Local authority
Torbay
URN
147851

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.