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St Michael's VA Junior School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Michael's VA Junior School is a voluntary aided primary school in Norwich, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 415 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

415

Pupils

450

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

St Michael's VA Junior School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Michael's VA Junior School is managed by Norfolk and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Michael's VA Junior School — School Information

Full address
Astley Road, Chapel Break, Norwich, NR5 9LA
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
36.4% of pupils
DfE URN
121146

Other Primary Schools in Norwich

If St Michael's VA Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Norwich are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Michael's VA Junior School

Is St Michael's VA Junior School oversubscribed?

St Michael's VA Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 450 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Michael's VA Junior School?

St Michael's VA Junior School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Michael's VA Junior School cover?

St Michael's VA Junior School is a primary school in Norwich, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Michael's VA Junior School?

St Michael's VA Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.