St Michael's Church of England Academy
Primary · Free schools · Ages 2–11 · Paignton, Torbay
St Michael's Church of England Academy is a primary school in Paignton, Torbay for ages 2–11 (free schools). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 30 April 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Fisher Street, Paignton, TQ4 5EW
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Torbay
- Pupils on roll
- 101 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 23.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 21
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 30 April 2024
Strengths
- “St Michael's Church of England Academy is a welcoming and friendly school.”
- “They know why these are important to their learning and development.”
- “Pupils are kind, thoughtful and respectful.”
To improve
- “However, in a few subjects, the school has not identified closely enough the knowledge they want pupils to learn.”
- “Consequently, not all pupils gain the depth of knowledge and skills they need to prepare them for what comes next.”
- “In some subjects, teachers’ use of assessment is not fully developed.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 11 June 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 20 first-preference applications, 25 offers in total, 20 offers to first-preference applicants.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Torbay.
- Curledge Street Academy 0.1 mi School remains Good
- Hayes School 0.3 mi Not judged
- Sacred Heart Catholic School 0.6 mi School remains Good
- Oldway Primary School 0.7 mi Good
- Roselands Primary School 0.9 mi Improved significantly
- Kings Ash Academy 1.1 mi Standards maintained
- Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School 1.4 mi School remains Good
- White Rock Primary School 1.4 mi Standards maintained