Saint Francis Catholic Primary School

About Saint Francis Catholic Primary School

Saint Francis Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Melton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 205 pupils on roll, operating at 65% capacity.

Ofsted has rated Saint Francis Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gosia Brown, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6792nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 18 in Melton.

Saint Francis Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 47 applications for 16 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Saint Francis Catholic Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Cricket, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club, Film Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Melton, Saint Francis Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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