The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 410
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 9.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Patrick Doyle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Whyteleafe Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5ED
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Francis Catholic Primary School?
St Francis Catholic Primary School currently has 410 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Francis Catholic Primary School take?
St Francis Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Francis Catholic Primary School?
St Francis Catholic Primary School is in Caterham, CR3 5ED, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Francis Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Francis Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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