St Michael’s School is an average-sized middle school. The school was awarded specialist status in sports and science in 2008, in conjunction with the upper school and other local feeder schools. Nearly all pupils are of White British heritage. The proportion of pupils whose first language is not English is well below average. The proportion of pupils identified with special educational needs and supported through school action is slightly above the national average. The proportion of pupils supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is similar to the national average. A number of higher-attaining pupils leave the school at the end of Year 7 to enter selective schools. The proportion of pupils eligible for additional government funding, known as the pupil premium, is well below the national average. The school meets the current government floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress by the end of Key Stage 2. All pupils are educated on the school site. The school does not make use of any alternative educational provision.