St Francis Church of England Primary School

URN: 123172 • Oxford OX4 2QT

Overview

Name
St Francis Church of England Primary School
URN
123172
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Fleur Belcher Lorraine Wood (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Horspath Road, Oxford OX4 2QT

Summary

St Francis Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Oxford, serving 228 pupils aged 3 to 11. The school embraces a diverse and inclusive ethos, aiming to create a nurturing environment where every child feels safe and motivated to reach their potential. The school's vision, rooted in the Christian narrative of John 10:10b, encourages students to "live life to the fullest," promoting personal growth and meaningful learning experiences.

The curriculum at St Francis is ambitious and personalised, focusing on the holistic development of each child. It supports all learners, particularly those who are disadvantaged or have additional needs, through real-life experiences and community engagement. The school prioritises outdoor learning and various local projects to broaden students' horizons and enrich their educational journey.

Collaboration with parents is highly valued, fostering a strong school community. St Francis aims to prepare its pupils to become confident and independent learners, ready for the next phase of their education while instilling core values of courage, integrity, and love.

Key details

LA
Oxfordshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
280
Pupils
228
Boys
122
Girls
106
FSM %
23.10
Open date
Close date
2024-03-31
Last Ofsted
2021-12-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Oxfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 228 122 106 280 23.10
2024-09-11 228 122 106 280 23.10
2023-09-11 263 146 117 280 25.20
2022-09-11 263 146 117 280 25.20
2021-09-11 263 144 119 280 24.80
2020-09-11 279 159 120 280 20.60

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