St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot
99%
Capacity
208
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot
St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Windsor and Maidenhead community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 208 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places).
the school is led by headteacher Rhona Miccoli, it falls under Windsor and Maidenhead local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 96% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 81st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 28 in Windsor and Maidenhead.
St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot is a popular choice with families — it received 65 applications for 30 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.3/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot include Dining Hall, Library, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Swimming, Tennis, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Art Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead, St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot 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 | Coronation Road, Ascot, Windsor and Maidenhead, SL5 9HG |
| Headteacher | Rhona Miccoli |
| Local Authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Number of Pupils | 208 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.4% |
| School Capacity | 208 / 210 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (96%)
81st of 13,686
Nationally
11th of 2,034
In South East
2nd of 28
In Windsor and Maidenhead
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
96%
Expected Standard
25%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
96%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
65
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Coronation Road, Ascot
Windsor and Maidenhead, SL5 9HG
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