The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp 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)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 272
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 40.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Head
- Miss Elizabeth Harris (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Friary Road, Peckham, London, SE15 1RQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarris Academy Peckham
Secondary · 948m away
Cherry Garden School
Special school · 952m away
The St Thomas the Apostle College
Secondary · 1.3km away
The Villa
Independent · 1.4km away
The Belham Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Edmund Waller Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Hollydale Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Rye Oak Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Francis RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Francis RC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Francis RC Primary School?
St Francis RC Primary School currently has 272 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Francis RC Primary School take?
St Francis RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Francis RC Primary School?
St Francis RC Primary School is in London, SE15 1RQ, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Francis RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Francis RC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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