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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School
Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AT, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.6 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
328
Capacity
525
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
62%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, achieving above the national average in expected outcomes for reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2. However, it faces challenges, as only 44% of students meet the expected standards, and there are no pupils reaching the higher standard. Overall, while parent satisfaction may be strong, the school has room for improvement in academic performance.
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Last inspected: 17 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 44% | Bottom 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African25.3%
White Other17.7%
Asian Pakistani16.2%
Asian Bangladeshi9.8%
White British7.0%
Asian Indian6.7%
Mixed W+B African3.0%
Other2.7%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Asian Other1.5%
Black Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Location
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52.13867, -0.49375 · MK40 4AT
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN139547
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School rated by Ofsted?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2023.
Is St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School a good school?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School scores 13.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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