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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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