St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School
93%
Capacity
443
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School
St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Stockton-on-Tees community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 443 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 478 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louise Probets, it falls under Stockton-on-Tees local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 820th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 55 in Stockton-on-Tees.
St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 43 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Forest School, Library, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Gymnastics, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Science Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees, St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the North 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 | Lowfields Avenue, Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 5GA |
| Headteacher | Louise Probets |
| Local Authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Number of Pupils | 443 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.3% |
| School Capacity | 443 / 478 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (84%)
820th of 13,686
Nationally
35th of 677
In North East
3rd of 55
In Stockton-on-Tees
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
84%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
84%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed43
75
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lowfields Avenue, Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 5GA
Lowfields Avenue, Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 5GA
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