St Francis Church of England Primary School
94%
Capacity
223
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Francis Church of England Primary School
St Francis Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Oxford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 223 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Francis Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Fleur Belcher Lorraine Wood, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
St Francis Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 43 applications for 23 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Francis Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Library, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oxford, St Francis Church of England 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Horspath Road, Oxford, Oxford, OX4 2QT |
| Headteacher | Fleur Belcher Lorraine Wood |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 223 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.8% |
| School Capacity | 223 / 236 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Dec 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Feb 2022. 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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
43
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Horspath Road, Oxford
Oxford, OX4 2QT
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