St Francis' Catholic Primary School
70%
Capacity
295
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About St Francis' Catholic Primary School
St Francis' Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Newham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 295 pupils on roll, operating at 70% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Francis' Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Natasha Scott, it falls under Newham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1548th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 61 in Newham.
St Francis' Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 20 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Francis' Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Rounders, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newham, St Francis' Catholic 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Maryland Park, Main Entrance in Bow Street, London, Newham, E15 1HD |
| Headteacher | Natasha Scott |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 295 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.0% |
| School Capacity | 295 / 420 (70% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 May 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Dec 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1548th of 13,686
Nationally
366th of 1,592
In London
21st of 61
In Newham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
60
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Maryland Park, Main Entrance in Bow Street, London
Newham, E15 1HD
Maryland Park, Main Entrance in Bow Street, London
Newham, E15 1HD
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