The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 446
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 4.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Head
- Mrs Hester Millsop (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Aiken Road, Taw Hill, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 1UH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOrchid Vale Primary School
Primary · 671m away
Haydonleigh Primary School
Primary · 891m away
Brimble Hill Special School
Special school · 997m away
Abbey Park School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Oakhurst Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Red Oaks Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Haydon Wick Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Uplands School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Francis CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Francis CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Francis CofE Primary School?
St Francis CofE Primary School currently has 446 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Francis CofE Primary School take?
St Francis CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Francis CofE Primary School?
St Francis CofE Primary School is in Swindon, SN25 1UH, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Francis CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Francis CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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