Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
London, W11 4BJ · Kensington and Chelsea · primary school
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2nd of 25 primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea we can score, 26 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 10.0/10 against 1,292 of them, against 9.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 90.0 · 98 | 62% | 6.00 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 30.0 · 98 | 38% | 3.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 30.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (10.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 194 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Overview
Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is described as a “happy and nurturing school” with a “strong sense of community, rooted in the school’s Christian ethos.” The report highlights that pupils “make excellent progress and achieve highly,” including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), within an environment where they feel safe and valued.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad, well-sequenced and highly ambitious,” with “clear connections across topics and subjects” that help pupils develop depth of knowledge.
- Staff are “skilled” at rapidly identifying the needs of pupils with SEND and putting “effective support in place promptly,” leading to “excellent progress.”
- There is a “warm and nurturing culture” where relationships are “very positive,” and high expectations for behaviour are “consistently upheld.”
- The school offers a “comprehensive enrichment programme,” including an “ambitious music programme” and visits to local historical sites, allowing pupils to “develop their talents and interests.”
- Leaders demonstrate a “continuous drive for improvement” and collaborate with other local schools to strengthen the curriculum and reduce workload.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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