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St Francis RC Primary School
- Primary
- Southwark SE15 1RQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Previous inspection | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Reading is an improving area, and new programs are engaging students.
Foundational Skills: Progress in reading needs to match writing and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Achievement in mathematics at key stage 1 and progress in reading at key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Termly reviews ensure interventions and additional support are given to those pupils who need it.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are motivated to do their best by adults who know them well.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading and mathematics is being closely monitored.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, detailed, and of high quality.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure training and policies are up-to-date to keep pupils safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents are encouraged to support pupils鈥� reading and writing.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers are asked to read and write in their children鈥檚 journals.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers and leaders accurately assess pupils鈥� work, resulting in positive changes to the school curriculum.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Systems for tracking progress are strong; regular analysis leads to curriculum adjustments.
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About Us
St Francis RC Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 283 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 56% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The purpose of St. Francis Catholic Primary School is to assist local parents in instilling the Catholic faith in their children while providing a top-notch education.
Every kid matters as a special gift from God, and this is at the core of our goal.
As a Christian community, we strive to foster a child's total development while upholding an ethos of love, care, and respect.
Primary school with two forms of entry is St. Francis Catholic Primary School.
Most of the students at St. Francis are from the Peckham parish of Our Lady of Sorrows.
The parents, or at least one of them, encourage the children's Catholicism.
There are a few Christian kids in our family that belong to other denominations.
Children enter the primary school in Reception when they are five years old.
A student who has finished Year 6 at St. Francis will transfer to a secondary school for Year 7.
25 children are accepted into the one-form Nursery at St. Francis Catholic Primary School during the year they turn 4.
The Data Protection Officer is responsible for overseeing data protection within the School so if you do have any questions in this regard, please do contact them on the information below: -.
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Every kid matters as a special gift from God, and this is at the core of our goal.
As a Christian community, we strive to foster a child's total development while upholding an ethos of love, care, and respect.
Primary school with two forms of entry is St. Francis Catholic Primary School.
Most of the students at St. Francis are from the Peckham parish of Our Lady of Sorrows.
The parents, or at least one of them, encourage the children's Catholicism.
There are a few Christian kids in our family that belong to other denominations.
Children enter the primary school in Reception when they are five years old.
A student who has finished Year 6 at St. Francis will transfer to a secondary school for Year 7.
25 children are accepted into the one-form Nursery at St. Francis Catholic Primary School during the year they turn 4.
The Data Protection Officer is responsible for overseeing data protection within the School so if you do have any questions in this regard, please do contact them on the information below: -.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.1 | - | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 107 | 108 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% | 63.1% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 10.91% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 1 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | 61.67% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 2 | 10.92% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 1 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% 7 | 61.08% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 1 | 10.16% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% | 56.61% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 7.8% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Francis RC Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
