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St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh

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In terms of academic performance, St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh has 67% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 52 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 6% of pupils eligible for free school meals.

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OfstedGood · 2021KS2 expected67%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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7.7

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Solid46% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Roman Catholic
Size: 52 pupils
SEN support: 8% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh's KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) of 67% looks strong against the national average, but for its intake (0–8% of pupils eligible for free school meals) it sits in the lower half of comparable schools.

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Environment score: 74/100

Good surroundings

Air quality91/100

Transport access10/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh

At St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

83% met the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths.

Staff and Finance at St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh

The teacher turnover rate at St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh has 52 pupils on roll.

6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

8% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh Ofsted Rating: Good

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in September 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh is overdue for reinspection.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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