St Francis Catholic Primary School
98%
Capacity
410
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Francis Catholic Primary School
St Francis Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Tandridge community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 410 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Francis Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Patrick Doyle, it falls under Surrey local authority.
St Francis Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 106 applications for 60 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Francis Catholic Primary School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Forest School, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Dance, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Film Club, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tandridge, St Francis Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Whyteleafe Road, Caterham, Tandridge, CR3 5ED |
| Headteacher | Patrick Doyle |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Number of Pupils | 410 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.5% |
| School Capacity | 410 / 420 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Oct 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Oct 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
106
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Whyteleafe Road, Caterham
Tandridge, CR3 5ED
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