St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Barnard Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford, CM2 8RROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School is a primary school in Chelmsford for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 15th of 45 primary schools in Chelmsford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 October 2012, report published 14 November 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 November 2022
Pupils are proud to attend St Michael's and enjoy coming to school. The school is calm and welcoming. Pupils are kind, caring and friendly towards each other. Pupils say they feel safe, and they know who to speak to if they need help. Staff have high expectations for pupils. This is seen through pupils' work and behaviour. Pupils want to do their best and are keen to share their success. They enjoy celebration assemblies. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. Pupils say that staff are firm but fair. Leaders take bullying seriously. If it happens, it is dealt with effectively. Pupils say that bullying does not happen here. Pupils value a range of extra-curricular clubs that take place at lunchtime and after school. Clubs such as choir, chess and community club allow pupils to develop their talents and try new things. Pupils take part in a range of community events including intergenerational activities. Pupils enjoy a range of responsibilities within the school, including those of worship leaders, school councillors, librarians, community club ambassadors and house captains.
What the school should improve
- A small group of pupils cannot decode well. Pupils who cannot decode struggle to access the full curriculum offer. Leaders must support pupils to decode text and increase fluency in their reading. Staff must ensure that books match all pupils' reading stage to develop fluency and confidence in reading. This will help these pupils to catch up quickly with their peers and benefit from the ambitious curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
231 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galleywood Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Mildmay Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 57% met the expected standard |
| Beehive Lane Community Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| Larkrise Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Moulsham Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rowen Prigg
- Phone
- 01245472682
- Address
- Barnard Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford, CM2 8RR
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 115197
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.