St Francis CofE (Aided) Junior School
URN: 114267 • Newton Aycliffe DL5 7HB
Overview
- Name
- St Francis CofE (Aided) Junior School
- URN
- 114267
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Lakey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01325300236
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Scholars Path, Newton Aycliffe DL5 7HB
Summary
St Francis CofE (Aided) Junior School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. With a current enrolment of 90 pupils, the school has a capacity of 164, reflecting a close-knit community atmosphere. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment rooted in Christian values, aiming to foster both academic and personal development among its students.
The curriculum at St Francis is designed to be broad and balanced, catering to the diverse needs of its pupils. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, with provisions in place to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This commitment to support is reflected in the positive feedback from parents regarding the school’s approach to individual learning needs.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (75.60%), St Francis is dedicated to ensuring that all children have access to quality education and resources. The school actively engages with families and the wider community, creating a collaborative environment that enhances the educational experience for all students. For more information, visit their website at http://www.stfrancisjunior.org.uk/.
The curriculum at St Francis is designed to be broad and balanced, catering to the diverse needs of its pupils. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, with provisions in place to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This commitment to support is reflected in the positive feedback from parents regarding the school’s approach to individual learning needs.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (75.60%), St Francis is dedicated to ensuring that all children have access to quality education and resources. The school actively engages with families and the wider community, creating a collaborative environment that enhances the educational experience for all students. For more information, visit their website at http://www.stfrancisjunior.org.uk/.
Useful links
- Governor Allowances Policy (governance)
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Marking, Feedback and Presentation Policy (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- SEND Resources & Helpful Links (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- What do people say about SEND provision at St Francis'? (sen)
- What does St Francis' do to support Looked After children with SEND? (sen)
- What does St Francis' provide for SEND pupils? (sen)
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 164
- Pupils
- 90
- Boys
- 51
- Girls
- 39
- FSM %
- 75.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 90 | 51 | 39 | 164 | 75.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 111 | 64 | 47 | 164 | 79.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 117 | 65 | 52 | 164 | 66.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 117 | 65 | 52 | 164 | 66.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 139 | 62 | 77 | 164 | 62.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 136 | 64 | 72 | 164 | 49.30 |
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