St Francis RC Primary School
65%
Capacity
272
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Francis RC Primary School
St Francis RC Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Southwark community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 272 pupils on roll, operating at 65% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Francis RC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Elizabeth Harris, it falls under Southwark local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7391st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 41st out of 60 in Southwark.
St Francis RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 22 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Francis RC Primary School include Playing Fields, Library, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Dance, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Gardening, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southwark, St Francis RC Primary 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Friary Road, London, Southwark, SE15 1RQ |
| Headteacher | Elizabeth Harris |
| Local Authority | Southwark |
| Number of Pupils | 272 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.8% |
| School Capacity | 272 / 416 (65% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 Jan 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7391st of 13,686
Nationally
1211th of 1,592
In London
41st of 60
In Southwark
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
16%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
61%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
38
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Friary Road, London
Southwark, SE15 1RQ
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