A good voluntary aided school school in Southwark. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Francis RC Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 105.0 | 106.0 |
| 2023 | 102.0 | 103.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+3.0 per year)
Up 3.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
St Francis is a worshipping Catholic primary school with Christ at its centre, rooted in Gospel values and Catholic ethos. It is part of the parish community and reflects the diverse cultural and religious backgrounds of the families it serves.
The Headteacher highlights a vibrant, Christ-centred school life, with a strong Catholic ethos, close partnership with the parish and community, and a commitment to high-quality, inclusive education; visitors are welcome to come and see the school.
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SEND provision follows the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice. The SENDCO maintains a register of pupils with special educational needs, supports class teachers with provision maps/IEPs, uses a graduated Assess–Plan–Do–Review approach, involves external agencies when needed, and informs parents when a child is placed on the SEND register.
Over-subscription criteria described in the Admissions Policy; 60 Reception places; applications via Common Application Form with a Supplementary Information and Priest’s Declaration Form; closing date 15 January; appeals process available if not admitted; parents may appeal to an independent panel.
Each family is requested to contribute £5 per year per child to the School Fund; if a family has more than three children, total contributions are capped at £15 to the School Fund.
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