Friars Primary Foundation School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Webber Street Blackfriars London SE1 0RF |
| Phone | 02072071807 |
| Reference Number | 100855 |
Friars Primary Foundation School continues to demonstrate good performance, characterized by its welcoming atmosphere and strong community values. Pupils exhibit enthusiasm for learning and exhibit exemplary behavior both in the classroom and around the school. The curriculum is ambitious, providing a wide range of subjects that engage students effectively. Notably, the school ensures that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well-supported and included in the mainstream curriculum, allowing for meaningful participation in learning activities. Parents express satisfaction with the school’s nurturing environment, and safeguarding measures are deemed effective.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 183 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.82%
Girls: 49.18% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 53.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| 2 | 13 | 6 | 19 |
| 3 | 6 | 15 | 21 |
| 4 | 10 | 17 | 27 |
| 5 | 18 | 8 | 26 |
| 6 | 11 | 13 | 24 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 19.7% |
| White, British | 13.7% |
| White, Other | 13.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 9.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 7.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 4.4% |
| Caribbean | 4.4% |
| Unclassified | 2.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2024 | School inspection |
| 16 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate enthusiasm and pride in their school.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND through tailored adaptations.
- Curriculum is ambitious and meets national requirements.
- Pupils are well-behaved and respectful towards each other.
- Diverse educational experiences provided through clubs and trips.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clear identification of essential knowledge.
- Inconsistencies in subject-specific knowledge retention.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | ||
| Writing | 1.6 | ||
| Maths | -0.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 5 |
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