"Welcome to the St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy website, we hope you find it informative and easy to use"
Mr Alex Augustus (Principal)
"Welcome to the St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy website, we hope you find it informative and easy to use"
Mr Alex Augustus (Principal)
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St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy

Welcome to St Francis, a nurturing, inspiring community where every child shines, is cared for, and is equipped with essential skills for life. 


At St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy, our children say it best. In this short video they share what they love about their school — the friendships they’ve made, the confidence they’ve grown, and the excitement they feel about learning. Listening to them talk about their teachers, you’ll hear just how much enthusiasm and encouragement fills our classrooms each day.


If you’d like to know more about life at St Francis and how we support every child to thrive, please contact the school office for further information.

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Our latest Learning Blogs

Four children in school uniforms, gathered around an open book on a desk. Two stand behind, two seated in front.
By Mr Craig & Miss Brewerton January 16, 2026
Year 5 have had a brilliant week exploring scientists, practising multiplication and division, discovering Greek and Roman legacies, coding in Scratch and testing their construction skills in RE! A busy mix of creativity, curiosity and practical problem-solving.
A group of students in navy uniforms pose in a museum, shelves of artifacts behind them.
By Miss Locke January 9, 2026
Year 5 have had a packed week of learning and reflection, from mental health sessions and challenging division, to suspenseful storytelling, reproduction in science, and the influence of the Greeks and Romans. A brilliant mix of wisdom, curiosity and resilience!
Children in elf costumes in a classroom setting, one holding a paper.
By Miss South December 19, 2025
Reception have been fully immersed in Christmas fun this week — from writing cards and delivering treats to rescuing Santa’s sleigh and helping the Head Elf recover stolen magic words. Plenty of teamwork, imagination and festive sparkle to end the term!
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Four children in school uniforms, gathered around an open book on a desk. Two stand behind, two seated in front.
By Mr Craig & Miss Brewerton January 16, 2026
Year 5 have had a brilliant week exploring scientists, practising multiplication and division, discovering Greek and Roman legacies, coding in Scratch and testing their construction skills in RE! A busy mix of creativity, curiosity and practical problem-solving.
A group of students in navy uniforms pose in a museum, shelves of artifacts behind them.
By Miss Locke January 9, 2026
Year 5 have had a packed week of learning and reflection, from mental health sessions and challenging division, to suspenseful storytelling, reproduction in science, and the influence of the Greeks and Romans. A brilliant mix of wisdom, curiosity and resilience!
Children in elf costumes in a classroom setting, one holding a paper.
By Miss South December 19, 2025
Reception have been fully immersed in Christmas fun this week — from writing cards and delivering treats to rescuing Santa’s sleigh and helping the Head Elf recover stolen magic words. Plenty of teamwork, imagination and festive sparkle to end the term!
Two schoolboys sit at a desk with grid paper and building blocks. One smiles at the camera. Classroom setting.
By Miss Cruickshank November 28, 2025
Year 3 have been exploring The Iron Man, mastering times tables, and creating suspense stories! They’ve learnt about vertebrates in science, shown great hockey skills, and even continued practising their learning at home — what a brilliant effort!
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