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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School is a primary academy in Bedford, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School has 35% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 167 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 15.7%, 28% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.2%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected35%Attendance94.8%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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6.1

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Strong71% 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 of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School?

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: 167 pupils
SEN support: 17% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Bottom 25% for its intake

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School is in the bottom 25% for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (21–31% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

35%

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59%

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The area around this school

Environment score: 52/100

Average surroundings

Air quality46/100

Transport access38/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School

At St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School, 35% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

71% met the expected standard in reading and 49% in maths.

Attendance at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School has an overall absence rate of 5.2%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School

The teacher turnover rate at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School is 15.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School has 167 pupils on roll.

28% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

17% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School Ofsted Rating: Good

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School is next inspection expected around 2027.

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 of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School'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.

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