St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
South Lawn Terrace, Heavitree, Exeter, EX1 2SNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Exeter for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 14th of 47 primary schools in Exeter. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 February 2025, report published 16 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
This is a well-loved school that sits in the heart of the community. Pupils talk with pride about their school. Parents and carers view it as a place where their children are supported academically and emotionally. There are strong bonds between pupils and staff that are nurtured from the time children start school. Pupils are safe. They know that if they have any concerns there is a member of staff who will support them. Pupils have a strong sense of fairness. They explain that making mistakes is okay and it is something to learn from. Through the school's 'courageous advocacy' roles, such as eco- leaders and wildlife champions, pupils build a sense of citizenship and responsibility. Links with a school in Kenya help pupils to know what it means to be part of a global community. Acting as sports leaders and house captains, older pupils build independence and set an example to younger children. The wide range of after-school clubs such as netball, drama and chess help to develop pupils' talents and interests. Residential trips provide pupils with new experiences, such as rock climbing. This helps them to develop resilience and confidence.
What the school should improve
- Some measures to improve pupils' behaviour do not have the impact that the school intends. Some staff do not fully understand the school's high expectations of how pupils should behave. Sometimes, poor behaviour is not managed effectively. As a result, there are reoccurring incidents of negative behaviour. The trust should ensure that measures to improve pupils' behaviour are shared, understood and applied by all staff.
- Sometimes, the school does not support pupils with significant SEND effectively so that they build their independence. When this occurs, these pupils do not learn as well as they could. The trust should ensure that staff help pupils to build their independence and be well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
455 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Ladysmith Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Newtown Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 81% met the expected standard |
| Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Whipton Barton Junior School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST CHRISTOPHER'S C OF E (PRIMARY) MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Luke Williams
- Phone
- 01392256669
- Address
- South Lawn Terrace, Heavitree, Exeter, EX1 2SN
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 139818
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.