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St Francis CofE Primary School
Goodgraded 19/03/2024Ages 3–11446 pupilsFaithChurch of England
St Francis CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Swindon. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 446 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/03/2024, St Francis CofE Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Swindon can view St Francis CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 19/03/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)47%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score104
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score103
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake3.7%
Free school meals3.7%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language16.0%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled98%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.4%
Attendance95.4%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.3
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence8.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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