Open Other Primary Church of England Mixed

St Michael's CofE Academy

Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, WF2 9JA
Part of: ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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St Michael's CofE Academy
Wakefield, WF2 9JA
479 Pupils
522 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
38.80% FSM %
249 Boys
230 Girls
About St Michael's CofE Academy

St Michael's CofE Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Wakefield, Wakefield, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 479 pupils on roll. School capacity: 522. Current headteacher: Yvette Sullivan.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Wakefield
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Wakefield
Parliamentary Constituency Wakefield and Rothwell
Ward Wakefield North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-05-2013
UKPRN 10041897
URN 139279
Data Last Updated 12-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Melanie Thomas Chair of Local Governing Body 02/11/2023 06/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rhona Denton Local Governor 01/06/2023 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Matt Fitzpatrick Local Governor 22/04/2025 18/07/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Anna Furzer Local Governor 21/10/2021 20/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ian Goodson Local Governor 07/02/2025 07/02/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Suzie Hackshall Local Governor 07/02/2025 07/02/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Matt Jones Local Governor 01/06/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Carla Mersini Local Governor 03/11/2022 02/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Stacey Sinkinson Local Governor 16/10/2021 20/10/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Melanie Thomas Local Governor 06/12/2021 06/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Suzanne Whittall Local Governor 06/12/2021 07/12/2025 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
0.29 km • Wakefield
Other
Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
0.73 km • Wakefield
Other
Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
1.13 km • Wakefield
Other
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
1.2 km • Wakefield
Other
Evolve Academy
1.29 km • Wakefield
Other
Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs
1.3 km • Wakefield
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St Michael's CofE Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Wakefield, Wakefield.
St Michael's CofE Academy has 479 pupils, with a capacity of 522.
St Michael's CofE Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Yes, St Michael's CofE Academy has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St Michael's CofE Academy is Mrs Yvette Sullivan.
St Michael's CofE Academy is at Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, WF2 9JA, in the Wakefield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at St Michael's CofE Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
St Michael's CofE Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Yvette Sullivan
Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, WF2 9JA
01924207340
stmichaels.enhanceacad.org.uk
Location
WF2 9JA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139279
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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