St Francis CofE Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Swindon |
| Address | Aiken Road, SN25 1UH |
| School Website | www.stfrancis.swindon.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1793727624 |
| URN | 134151 |
School Census
| Total | 451 |
| Girls/Boys | 220/231 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.8%/51.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 11.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 24 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 19/03/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 19/03/2024 | Good |
| 14/03/2012 | Outstanding |
| 11/11/2008 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/03/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 14/03/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 11/11/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -0.4 |
| Writing Progress | -0.7 |
| Maths Progress | -1.5 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -0.9 |
| Writing Progress | -0.6 |
| Maths Progress | -1.8 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -1.2 |
| Writing Progress | -1.6 |
| Maths Progress | -1.3 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 97 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 46 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 115 |
| As First Preference | 61 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 118 |
| As First Preference | 63 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 121 |
| As First Preference | 56 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 125 |
| As First Preference | 56 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 56 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 126 |
| As First Preference | 65 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 134 |
| As First Preference | 69 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 57 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.40% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 152 |
| As First Preference | 74 |
| As second preference | 40 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 58 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 148 |
| As First Preference | 77 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 149 |
| As First Preference | 69 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 145 |
| As First Preference | 64 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 64% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 28% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 39% |
| dont know | 17% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 14% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 78% |
| no | 22% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 62.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 9.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 67.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 8.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
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Oakhurst Community Primary School
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Haydonleigh Primary School
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