St Michael's Church of England Primary School
St Michael's CE Primary School, Apton Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3SNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Bishop's Stortford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 17th of 22 primary schools in Bishop's Stortford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 December 2019, report published 15 January 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 January 2025
Pupils are proud to attend this school and they show self-assurance that stems from feeling happy and secure. Their consideration for others, combined with the caring staff, fosters a strong sense of community. When new pupils arrive, they are warmly welcomed and treated with kindness. This means they settle well. Pupils are polite and show good manners, which shows they consider the needs of others. They behave well and staff provide the appropriate support to reinforce this. During lessons, pupils listen attentively to their teachers and their peers. Where this is appropriate, pupils remain focused and quiet while working. As a result, pupils can learn more effectively and make the most of their learning opportunities. Staff have high expectations of pupils' achievement. They provide pupils with the support and guidance they need to achieve their learning tasks. Pupils work hard and try their best. Over time, this means that pupils achieve well. Many pupils can take on extra responsibilities, such as becoming members of the school council or being play ambassadors. These pupils are positive role models. Additionally, pupils have many opportunities to develop their independence and to help others. This allows them to show that they are responsible and trustworthy.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the school has not implemented a well-defined progression model that outlines clearly the knowledge and skills that pupils should learn and develop from Nursery to Year 6. As a result, teachers are not always aware of pupils' prior knowledge and, therefore, sometimes repeat or skip essential content. This limits pupils' retention and application of knowledge in these subjects. The school must specify the knowledge, skills, and vocabulary that pupils need to know in all subjects, so that teachers can use this to inform their planning to build effectively on what pupils have learned previously.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
226 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near St Michael's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windhill21 | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Northgate Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Hillmead Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Thorley Hill Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Rachel Griffiths
- Phone
- 01279652607
- Address
- St Michael's CE Primary School, Apton Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3SN
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117426
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.