St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England/Roman Catholic |
| Address | Newport Road Ventnor Isle of Wight PO38 1BQ |
| Phone | 01983857449 |
| Reference Number | 143541 |
St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy has been rated as good overall in its first inspection, reflecting significant progress since it transitioned to academy status. The school's commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment is evident, with a strong emphasis on building pupils' confidence and resilience. Pupils feel safe, happy, and engaged in their learning, achieving well across subjects due to effective teaching practices and targeted support for those needing extra help. Recent efforts to enhance their curriculum, particularly in reading and mathematics, have also been recognized as beneficial.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 179 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.75%
Girls: 45.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| 2 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| 3 | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| 4 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 5 | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| 6 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.3% |
| African | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 09 Nov 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Effective teaching of reading, especially in Reception.
- Strong emphasis on pupil wellbeing and emotional management.
- Ambitious and well-sequenced plans across subjects.
- Inclusive support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Good attendance and behaviour among pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Need for more accurate identification of the most important knowledge and skills for all subjects.
- Insufficient monitoring of how well pupils have learned the intended curriculum in subjects other than mathematics and English.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
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 | 100 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
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 | -1.3 | ||
| Writing | -1 | ||
| Maths | -0.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Wroxall Primary School
Castle Road, Wroxall, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 3DP |
1.15 miles |
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St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy
Albert Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 7LY |
2.64 miles |
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Godshill Primary School
School Road, Godshill, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 3HJ |
2.92 miles |
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Niton Primary School
School Lane, Niton, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 2BP |
2.94 miles |
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Gatten and Lake Primary School
Oaklyn Gardens, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 7DG |
3.41 miles |
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Broadlea Primary School
Newport Road, Lake, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9PE |
3.85 miles |
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Newchurch Primary School
School Lane, Newchurch, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0NL |
4.57 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Island Free School
Newport Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1BG |
0.1 miles |
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St Catherine's School and College
Grove Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1TT |
0.63 miles |
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The Bay Church of England School
Winchester Park Road, Isle of Wight, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9BA |
4.79 miles |