The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 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
- 328
- Capacity
- 62%
- FSM
- 30.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- OUR LADY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mrs Gemma Otter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBiddenham International School and Sports College
Secondary · 306m away
Westfield Primary School
Primary · 424m away
Queen's Park Academy
Primary · 455m away
St James' CofE Academy
Primary · 939m away
Polam School
Independent · 1.2km away
Great Denham Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Priory Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Livingstone Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School's Ofsted rating?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School currently has 328 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School take?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School is in Bedford, MK40 4AT, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School have a sixth form?
No, St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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