St Michael’s CofE First School is a member of the West Somerset Academies Trust, which consists of seven schools in total. St Michael’s became an academy in September 2016. This first school has five classes, Reception and Years 1-4. It is below average in size. The majority of the pupils are from White British backgrounds. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is lower than the national average. The proportion of pupils with SEND is broadly average. The proportion of pupils who are disadvantaged is broadly in line with the national average. The school population is relatively stable, with the proportions of pupils who move in or out of the school typically matching those found nationally. The local governing body manages an after-school care club. Children experience early years provision full time in a Reception class. Inspection report: St Michael's Church of England First School, 11–12 June 2019 Page 8 of 10 Information about this inspection The inspectors observed learning in 18 lessons and saw the work of five teachers, several teaching assistants and two coaches of physical education. The headteacher accompanied the inspectors during several of these visits to lessons. A wide range of documents was scrutinised, including records relating to pupils’ behaviour and attendance, safeguarding procedures and the school’s self-evaluation. The inspection team examined the school’s systems for checking progress and records of checks on the quality of teaching. The inspectors talked with individual pupils during lessons and breaktimes about the school and their work. The team inspector listened to individual pupils reading and interviewed a representative group of pupils. He also observed the ‘Wake and Shake’ physical activity session. The lead inspector attended the school singing assembly and visited the after-school club. The inspectors, at times joined by the headteacher, looked at samples of pupils’ work across a range of subjects and classes The lead inspector met with the chair and other representatives of the local governing body and with the chief education officer of the West Somerset Academies Trust. Inspectors held meetings with senior and middle leaders. Inspectors also spoke informally with other teachers, teaching assistants and support staff. The inspectors examined the views expressed in 16 responses to Ofsted’s questionnaire, Parent View, and in 13 parents’ additional written comments. The inspectors gathered the views of several parents as they brought their children to the school. Inspectors gathered the views of 13 members of staff in questionnaires and the views of pupils expressed in eight questionnaires. Inspection team Alexander Baxter, lead inspector Ofsted Inspector Simon Bissett Ofsted Inspector Inspection report: St Michael's Church of England First School, 11–12 June 2019 Page 9 of 10 Any complaints about the inspection or the report should be made following the procedures set out in the guidance 'Raising concerns and making a complaint about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted's website: www.gov.uk/government/publications/complaints-about-ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email [email protected].