Saint Francis Catholic Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Address | Dalby Road, LE13 0BP |
| School Website | www.st-francis.leics.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1664562891 |
| URN | 146180 |
School Census
| Total | 207 |
| Girls/Boys | 98/109 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.3%/52.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 24.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 41 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 17/05/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 17/05/2017 | Good |
| 24/03/2015 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 17/05/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/03/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 1.0 |
| Writing Progress | 1.7 |
| Maths Progress | 0.5 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -0.1 |
| Writing Progress | 1.4 |
| Maths Progress | 1.1 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 2.2 |
| Writing Progress | 4.5 |
| Maths Progress | 3.7 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 41 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 43 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 48 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 33 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 42 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 43 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 31 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 2% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 53% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 25% |
| no | 75% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 50% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 6% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 50% |
| no | 50% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 64% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 15.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 61.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 19.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
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