St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot

A outstanding academy converter school in Windsor and Maidenhead. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot.

Ascot, SL59HG Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

89

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
81.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 96.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
90.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 25.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
2 July 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Coronation Road
Ascot, SL59HG
Phone
1344622840
Website
stfrancisprimary.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141818
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Coronation Road, Ascot, SL5 9HG
Website
www.stfrancisprimary.org
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Portsmouth (rc)
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
210
Free School Meals
5.2% (11 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
7.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
96.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
25.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
110.0
Grammar Score:
114.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
96.0 (+37.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
25.0 (+17.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
7.7 (9.8 below average)
Maths Score:
110.0 (+5.9 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 110.0 110.0
2023 107.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
210 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.5 per year)

Up 3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Recognising Christ in Everyone."

friendship hope perseverance honesty creativity respect forgiveness equality compassion

Catholic ethos with The God Matters scheme as the basis of the Religious Education curriculum; linked to Parish of Christ the King in Ascot and Windsor; parish priest Fr. Phillip is part of the school community.

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher Mrs R Miccoli emphasizes the school’s Catholic identity, a broad, Gospel-values-based education, high expectations and invites prospective parents to visit the school.

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum including English, Maths and Science Phonics taught using Read Write Inc. Reading using Oxford Reading Tree Primary Knowledge Curriculum with 'Powerful' knowledge Religious Education based on the God Matters scheme

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and enrichment activities start around 7:45am; After School Care finishes at 6:00pm.

Admissions Criteria

Up to 30 Reception places are admitted each academic year; admissions are administered by the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead on behalf of the Governing Body; applications for Reception must be made on a Common Application Form (CAF) and a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) for religious grounds (baptismal certificate required for religious grounds); two open mornings are held in October and November; RBWM handles offers; in-year transfers handled by the school with relevant forms.

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