St Michael's Church of England Primary School

StatePrimaryChurch of England

GoodPrimaryAges 5–1181 pupils

Houghton Green Lane, Playden, TN31 7PJWebsite01797280277

Good81 pupilsAges 5–11

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Pupils81

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Pupils81

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Type

Voluntary Controlled

Phase

Primary

Age Range

5 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

81 / 105 (77%)

Religion

Church of England

Avg Class Size

~14*

Head Teacher

Mrs Lison Smart

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Apr 2025

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 55%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

90%

Would recommend

Avg 89%

6.6%

Absence rate

Avg 7.4%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

6.6%vs 7.4% avg

Would recommend

90%vs 89% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate6.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence20.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support18.5%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.5%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Moderate Learning Difficulty6 pupils (35%)

Speech, Language & Communication5 pupils (29%)

Specific Learning Difficulty4 pupils (24%)

Other1 pupils (6%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health1 pupils (6%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)5

Teaching assistants (FTE)3

Support staff (FTE)5

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils81

Free school meals27.2%

English as additional language2.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British96.3%

Asian Other2.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.2%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

24 responses

Safe★100.0%

Happy child90.0%

Well taught80.0%

Good progress80.0%

Informed80.0%

Good behaviour80.0%

Well led80.0%

Well looked after70.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Dec 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£7,554

total expenditure per pupil

+£154 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,548

Support staff£1,049

Premises£286

Energy£330

Learning resources£432

Income per pupil£7,068

2023-24

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