St Michael's Church of England Combined School
Chapel Square, Stewkley, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0HAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Michael's Church of England Combined School is a primary school in Leighton Buzzard for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 268 schools in Buckinghamshire. It ranks 5th of 5 primary schools in Leighton Buzzard. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 March 2014, report published 25 April 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 December 2023
St Michael's is a highly supportive, nurturing and aspirational school in the heart of the village. The school's vision of 'together' encapsulates a caring and inclusive community. Staff have high expectations for pupils. The broad and balanced education stretches way beyond learning in the classroom. Right from the Reception Year, pupils are happy and inquisitive learners. As a result, they achieve highly. Pupils work hard and are respectful of each other. There is a calm and purposeful atmosphere. Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and produce high-quality work. They behave well in the classrooms and around the school. Children in Reception make friends quickly and follow the school's routines purposefully. In lessons, pupils answer teachers' questions confidently. Pupils feel safe in school. They are sure that staff will deal with any problems they may experience. Pupils know how to stay safe, including when online. Older pupils enjoy supporting younger ones, such as through playing playground games with them and accompanying them on visits. Pupils appreciate the extensive range of wider activities, including residentials, visiting the 'Secret Garden' (outdoor forest area) and performing at the Royal Albert Hall. They are welcoming to visitors, who teach them about different cultures and faiths.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, assessments approaches are less precise. Consequently, gaps in pupils' knowledge are not identified quickly enough, and they cannot always remember essential knowledge and make links in their learning. The school should ensure that assessment processes are consistently effective in identifying gaps in pupils' knowledge so that they can be addressed quickly and effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
33 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
203 pupils on roll, with places for 218
Schools near St Michael's Church of England Combined School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Parslow Village School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Mursley Church of England School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Overstone Combined School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Newton Longville Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Greenleas School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr David Morley
- Phone
- 01525240248
- Address
- Chapel Square, Stewkley, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0HA
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- URN
- 110414
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.