St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School

A good academy converter school in Stockton-on-Tees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School.

Stockton-On-Tees, TS175GA Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
Back to School Search

Performance Score

Overall school rating

68

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
71.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 84.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 11.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

Tap to toggle

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 November 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Lowfields Avenue
Ingleby Barwick
Stockton-On-Tees, TS175GA
Phone
1642769942
Website
stfrancispri.dalesmat.org

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
View on Google Maps Get Directions

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147275
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Lowfields Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 5GA
Website
https://www.stfrancispri.dalesmat.org
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
DALES ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
478 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of York
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
460
Free School Meals
5.5% (25 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.8%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
4.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
84.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
11.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
84.0 (+25.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
4.4 (13.1 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.2 (2.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 108.0
2023 106.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
460 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

📈

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Live, love and learn together in the light of Christ"

Christian ethos; Church of England primary school; close relationship with St Francis of Assisi Church and the Diocese of York; member of Dales Academies Trust.

Curriculum Highlights

Text-based curriculum linked to high-quality texts and a rich selection of fiction and non-fiction Phonics programme progressive through EYFS and KS1; reading books matched to phonics National Curriculum Programmes of Study used for all subjects from Years 1–6; EYFS uses Statutory Framework; R.E uses Diocesan Syllabus Hands-on, practical enquiry-based science with STEM focus; cross-curricular links

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Although we do not currently offer wrap-around provision on site, there are childcare providers that serve the school and offer pick-ups and drop-offs every day. We also have a number of after-school clubs that run until 4.20/5 p.m. most nights. More information can be found by speaking to Miss Pickering in the office.

SEND Provision

See SEND Overview and School Offer page on the school website; SEND information is available on the dedicated SEND pages (SEND Overview and School Offer, SEND Support, EHCP).

Admissions Criteria

Stockton Local Authority handles in-year admissions. The school provides Admissions Policy for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.

Other Primary Schools in Stockton-on-Tees

Compare with nearby schools

View all Primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees