St Francis de Sales RC Infant School
108%
Capacity
194
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Francis de Sales RC Infant School
St Francis de Sales RC Infant School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Haringey community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 194 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Francis de Sales RC Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher James Lane, it falls under Haringey local authority.
St Francis de Sales RC Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 95 applications for 53 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 were first-preference applications.
St Francis de Sales RC Infant School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.2/5 from 8 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Other Difficulty/Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Francis de Sales RC Infant School include ICT Suite, Library, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Athletics, Dance, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Choir, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Haringey, St Francis de Sales RC Infant 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Church Road, London, Haringey, N17 8AZ |
| Headteacher | James Lane |
| Local Authority | Haringey |
| Number of Pupils | 194 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.1% |
| School Capacity | 194 / 180 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 May 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Feb 2019. 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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed53
95
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
52 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Road, London
Haringey, N17 8AZ
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