St Francis de Sales RC Infant School

About St Francis de Sales RC Infant School

St Francis de Sales RC Infant School is a popular choice among local families, with 52 first-preference applications for its 53 places in the 2025/26 admissions round and an oversubscription ratio of 1.79. That means nearly two families applied for every available spot, a clear signal of its standing in the community. The school is a state-funded Roman Catholic infant school in Haringey, taking children from age 3 to 7, and is led by headteacher James Lane. It currently has 194 pupils on roll, above its official capacity of 180, which suggests it is well-regarded enough to attract families from beyond its immediate catchment. While the school does not publish a parent-view survey score, the high level of first-preference applications and the fact it is oversubscribed both point to strong local confidence.

Academically, the school holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained since at least its previous graded inspection in 2019. In its most recent ungraded inspection in May 2024, inspectors confirmed the school remains Good overall, with leadership and management judged Outstanding. Early years provision was rated Good, and the school’s behaviour and attitudes were not separately graded but the leadership team’s strong performance suggests a well-run environment. The local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes in Haringey is 69, though as an infant school St Francis de Sales does not have its own KS2 results to compare. The school serves a relatively diverse intake, with 35.1 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, above the national average, and it provides targeted support for speech, language and communication needs, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties.

Facilities include an ICT suite, library, sensory room, art studios and a chapel, and the school offers a broad range of sports and clubs: cricket, athletics, dance, netball, rounders, gymnastics and tennis, plus eco club, drama, choir, art club, coding and chess. Nursery provision is available for three-year-olds, making it a natural choice for families wanting a single-site early years and infant education. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary school is Brook House Primary School, 0.6 km away, but St Francis de Sales’ own Good rating and Outstanding leadership may appeal to Catholic families or those seeking a smaller, faith-based infant setting. With oversubscription and a strong first-preference rate, it is a school that suits families who value a structured, supportive infant environment with a clear religious character and a wide range of enrichment activities.

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