# Horton St Michael's CofE First School — Leek, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Students:** 78
- **Founded:** 1895
- **Principal:** Mrs Rebecca Walker

## Contact

- **Address:** Horton St. Michael’s CE First School & Nursery, Rudyard, Leek, Staffordshire
- **Phone:** 01538 306278
- **Website:** https://www.hortonstmichaels.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/leek/horton-st-michaels-cofe-first-school-20044

## About

A small, rural, Church of England First School and Nursery set in the heart of the Staffordshire Moorlands. We are proud to be a part of SUAT (Staffordshire University Academies Trust) and the Lichfield Diocese. Our vision is to celebrate the individuality and uniqueness of everyone within The Saints and wider communities, living God’s love through our chosen Christian Values.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Jul 2013
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Jul 2013
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jul 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A sense of community and learning: My child loves going to Horton St Michael's and we're so grateful for the sense of community and learning that the school provides. The Christian values are evident throughout and we appreciate the emphasis on outdoor education. *(Jan 2023)*
- **5/5** — A hidden gem in the countryside!: We've been so impressed with Horton St Michael's from the moment our children started. The outdoor education is fantastic and the woodland area is a child's paradise. The staff are caring and dedicated, and we feel so lucky to have found this school. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Good, but some areas for improvement: We've been generally happy with Horton St Michael's, but sometimes feel that the school could be more proactive in communicating with parents. The outdoor education is a highlight, but we've had some issues with the after-school clubs. *(Apr 2022)*
- **4/5** — A loving and nurturing environment: We moved to the area a few years ago and our children attended Horton St Michael's from Reception to Year 2. We were so impressed with the loving and nurturing environment that the school provided. The staff were always available to offer support and guidance. *(Jun 2021)*

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