St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ NurseryCatholic

InspectedPrimaryAges 3–11224 pupils

Myers Lane, BD2 4ESWebsite01274638520

Inspected224 pupilsAges 3–11

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils224

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils224

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

224 / 210 (107%)

Religion

Catholic

Avg Class Size

~28*

Head Teacher

Mrs Andrea Haines

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 60%

AdmissionsIn demand

1.1x oversubscribed (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

80%

Would recommend

Avg 77%

3.4%

Absence rate

Avg 6.8%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.4%vs 6.8% avg

Would recommend

80%vs 77% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.4%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence4.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.4%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support20.1%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans5.8%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication21 pupils (36%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder10 pupils (17%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health10 pupils (17%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty8 pupils (14%)

Specific Learning Difficulty6 pupils (10%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (2%)

Multisensory Impairment1 pupils (2%)

Other1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)12

Teaching assistants (FTE)13

Support staff (FTE)16

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils224

Free school meals10.3%

English as additional language7.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British67.4%

Black African8.0%

Mixed White & Caribbean6.3%

Pakistani5.8%

Mixed Other3.1%

White Other3.1%

Mixed White & Asian2.2%

Indian1.3%

Other0.9%

White Irish0.9%

Bangladeshi0.4%

Mixed White & African0.4%

2024-25

Parent View

80.0%

of parents would recommend

43 responses

Happy child★100.0%

Good progress★100.0%

Safe90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well taught80.0%

Informed80.0%

Well led80.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 4Average

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Sept 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingIVY HALLGrade II Listed

Spending Per Pupil

£5,824

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,576 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,622

Support staff£1,339

Premises£270

Energy£99

Learning resources£249

Income per pupil£6,185

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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