St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill
School Road, Sunninghill, Ascot, SL5 7ADOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill is a primary school in Ascot for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 83 schools in Windsor and Maidenhead. It ranks 6th of 6 primary schools in Ascot. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 July 2016, report published 22 September 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 June 2025
Pupils at St Michael's take great pride in embodying the school's values of respect, kindness, curiosity and faith. The school ensures that pupils' well-being is paramount. Pupils have trusting and warm relationships with staff. Staff know all the pupils very well and greet them warmly at the start of the day. The genuine community feel enhances this positive and welcoming atmosphere. As a result, there is a calm and purposeful atmosphere where pupils feel safe and well cared for. The school has high expectations for pupils' conduct and academic achievement. Pupils rise to meet these. Children in the early years settle quickly, because of the care and support that they receive. Pupils through the school develop secure learning. They enjoy the varied curriculum. Pupils experience a wide range of activities that enhance their learning. This helps them to understand the world around them. For example, pupils enjoy the frequent day trips, visitors and residential trip in Year 6, as well as being involved in many local community events. They visit different places of worship and learn about different cultures through immersing themselves into 'Black History Month'. As a result, pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain.
What the school should improve
- The teaching and tasks set do not always challenge pupils effectively, for some it is too easy while for others it is too hard. This means that, in some subjects, pupils could achieve more. The school should ensure that teachers have the expertise to set appropriately challenging tasks so that all pupils learn as well as they should.
- The strategies for school improvement are not defined precisely or quickly enough. Consequently, governors do not always have the information they need to effectively hold leaders to account for driving further school improvement. The school should ensure that processes and procedures for school improvement are systematically implemented so all leaders have an accurate oversight of the school's strengths and areas for further development.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
194 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 97% met the expected standard |
| South Ascot Village Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Sunningdale | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Cheapside CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Papplewick School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Thompson
- Phone
- 01344622962
- Address
- School Road, Sunninghill, Ascot, SL5 7AD
- Local authority
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- URN
- 110019
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.