St Michael's CofE Academy
Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, WF2 9JAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Michael's CofE Academy is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 16th of 50 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 February 2024, report published 17 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 February 2024
St Michael's is a highly inclusive school where the needs of pupils are put first. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), receive support from staff who know them well. Staff go the extra mile to ensure that pupils' needs are met well. Pupils behave well in lessons and at social times. They display respect and tolerance for each other and towards the adults in the building. Pupils' behaviour and attitudes embody the school's Christian values of happy, growth, independence, trust and ambition. Pupils are happy at St Michael's. Pupils have a thorough understanding of different faiths and beliefs. They speak enthusiastically about their learning from educational visits to a local mosque and temple. Pupils learn how to stay safe when working and playing online, and when out in the local community. They make the most of the wide range of clubs that are on offer at lunchtime and after school. These include yoga on 'Well-being Wednesday', film club, drawing club and sports clubs. In early years, there is a shared vision among staff that all children will be empowered to be successful. Children excel in early years because of a curriculum that provides no limits to their learning.
What the school should improve
- Some staff do not have the subject knowledge to deliver curriculum content effectively. As a result, some pupils are not making sufficient progress. The school should ensure that all members of teaching staff have the required subject knowledge to deliver the curriculum content confidently and expertly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
470 pupils on roll, with places for 522
Schools near St Michael's CofE Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 53% met the expected standard |
| Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 49% met the expected standard |
| Wakefield Lawefield Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Yvette Sullivan
- Phone
- 01924207340
- Address
- Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, WF2 9JA
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 139279
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.