St Francis de Sales RC Infant School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Church Road Tottenham London N17 8AZ |
| Reference Number | 102149 |
St Francis de Sales RC Infant School continues to provide a good education for its pupils, fostering a friendly and inclusive environment where students feel safe and enjoy learning. The school emphasizes high expectations, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, helping most pupils effectively prepare for their next educational stages. Notable strengths include strong behavior throughout the school, high attendance rates, and a curriculum that is broad and ambitious, complimented by additional opportunities for pupils to engage in school life and develop their talents. However, there are areas identified for improvement, particularly in the consistency of phonics teaching, where some staff do not fully adhere to the school’s expectations. Additionally, the implementation of some foundation subjects is still at an early stage, meaning that the knowledge pupils retain does not yet meet the school's ambitious goals. Leaders are committed to addressing these issues to further enhance the educational experience for their pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 194 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 76.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 22 | 45 |
| 2 | 27 | 28 | 55 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 49% |
| Caribbean | 10.3% |
| White, Other | 9.3% |
| White, British | 3.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.1% |
| Asian, Other | 3.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Irish | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 May 2024 | School inspection |
| 09 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 18 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 May 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a friendly and inclusive environment.
- High standards of behavior in lessons and during playtime.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- High attendance rates among pupils.
- Ambitious and broad curriculum aligned with pupils' needs.
- Opportunities for pupils to take on leadership roles in school.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in phonics teaching across some classes.
- Foundation subjects are at an early stage of implementation.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 9 | 3 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Francis de Sales RC Junior School
Church Road, Tottenham, London, N17 8AZ |
0.02 miles |
|
Lancasterian Primary School
King's Road, Tottenham, London, N17 8NN |
0.14 miles |
|
St Paul's and All Hallows CofE Infant School
Park Lane, London, N17 0HH |
0.22 miles |
|
St Paul's and All Hallows CofE Junior School
Worcester Avenue, London, N17 0TU |
0.23 miles |
|
Pembury House Nursery School
Lansdowne Road, London, N17 9XE |
0.3 miles |
|
Lea Valley Primary School
Somerford Grove, London, N17 0PT |
0.36 miles |
|
Brook House Primary School
881 High Road, Tottenham, London, N17 8EY |
0.39 miles |
|
Risley Avenue Primary School
The Roundway, Tottenham, London, N17 7AB |
0.44 miles |
|
The Mulberry Primary School
Parkhurst Road, Tottenham, London, N17 9RB |
0.46 miles |
|
Assunnah Primary School
565 A, High Road, Tottenham, N17 6SB |
0.47 miles |
|
Harris Primary Academy Coleraine Park
Glendish Road, Tottenham, London, N17 9XT |
0.53 miles |
|
St John and St James CofE Primary School
Grove Street, Edmonton, London, N18 2TL |
0.55 miles |
|
The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School
Weir Hall Road, Tottenham, The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School, London, N17 8LB |
0.6 miles |
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Bruce Grove Primary School
Sperling Road, Tottenham, London, N17 6UH |
0.65 miles |
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Holcombe Road, Tottenham, London, London, N17 9AB |
0.7 miles |
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The Willow Primary School
Adams Road, Tottenham, London, N17 6HW |
0.72 miles |
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Raynham Primary School
Raynham Avenue, London, N18 2JQ |
0.79 miles |
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The Brook Special Primary School
Adams Road, Tottenham, London, N17 6HW |
0.82 miles |
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Rowland Hill Nursery School
White Hart Lane, London, N17 7LT |
0.87 miles |
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Wilbury Primary School
Wilbury Way, Edmonton, London, N18 1DE |
0.89 miles |
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1.28 miles |
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