St Francis CofE Primary School

About St Francis CofE Primary School

St Francis CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Swindon community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 446 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated St Francis CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hester Millsop, it falls under Swindon local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11494th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 45th out of 51 in Swindon.

St Francis CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 82 applications for 46 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Francis CofE Primary School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Forest School, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Swimming, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Eco Club, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Swindon, St Francis CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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