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Franciscan Primary School

Franciscan Primary School

Wandsworth, SW17 8HQPrimary School·Ages 2-11
Goodby Ofsted

52%

Capacity

270

Pupils

2.6x

Demand

About Franciscan Primary School

Franciscan Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wandsworth community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 270 pupils on roll, operating at 52% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Franciscan Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Fahri Francis, it falls under Wandsworth local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 34% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13007th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 55th out of 55 in Wandsworth.

Franciscan Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 78 applications for 30 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Franciscan Primary School include Art Studios, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Athletics, Tennis, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Drama, Choir and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Wandsworth, Franciscan Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address221 Franciscan Road, London, Wandsworth, SW17 8HQ
HeadteacherFahri Francis
Local AuthorityWandsworth
Number of Pupils270
Free School Meals (FSM)46.7%
School Capacity270 / 520 (52% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (34%)

13007th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 95%

1573rd of 1,592

In London

Top 99%

55th of 55

In Wandsworth

Top 100%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

34%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 101
Expected:55%
Higher:7%
Writing
Expected:59%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 98
Expected:38%
Higher:0%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -22%

'22/23

56%

'23/24

34%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

7
Art StudiosDining HallSports HallPlaying FieldsICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingDramaChoirFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

30

Applications

78

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.6x
0x1x2x3x5x+

21 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Franciscan Primary School

Franciscan Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

02086723048www.franciscan.wandsworth.sch.uk

221 Franciscan Road, London

Wandsworth, SW17 8HQ

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221 Franciscan Road, London

Wandsworth, SW17 8HQ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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