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St Francis Church of England Primary School
Horspath Road, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2QT, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.4 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
223
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 55% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 74% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Parent satisfaction is likely supported by the school's community-focused ethos, though the LocaleIQ score indicates it may not stand out in comparison to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 8 December 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% 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
White British30.5%
White Other15.2%
Asian Indian13.5%
Asian Pakistani11.2%
Black African4.9%
Asian Other4.0%
Other4.0%
Asian Bangladeshi4.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.6%
Mixed W+B African2.7%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Black Other0.4%
Location
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51.73733, -1.20097 · OX4 2QT
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN150520
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-francis.oxon.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Francis Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Francis Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 December 2021.
Is St Francis Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Francis Church of England Primary School scores 21.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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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