St Francis RC Primary School
St Francis RC Primary School is a primary school in London for ages 3 to 11.
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At a glance
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 253
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Address
- Friary Road, London, SE15 1RQ
- Phone
- 02076 390187
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
The school
- Vision: Providing every child with the tools to choose their path to success.
- The school's address is Friary Road, London, SE15 1RQ.
- Faith and Gospel values shape the way the school learns, leads and cares for one another.
Source: St Francis RC Primary School website; St Francis RC Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
How it teaches
- Children follow the National Curriculum core and foundation subjects, taught through a relevant, contextual and inspiring creative curriculum, alongside RE and Catholic Social Teaching aims.
Source: St Francis RC Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Music, sport and trips
- Pupils have opportunities to create and perform music at the highest level with a range of musicians, teachers and collaborative local projects.
- Sports lessons are run with practitioners from Millwall and Bacon College.
- Regular visits are made so that learning is first hand where possible.
- The school offers opportunities for children to sing, perform, learn instruments and make music together.
Source: St Francis RC Primary School website; St Francis RC Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Admissions
- The school intends to admit 60 pupils to the Reception class in September.
- The school exists primarily to serve the Catholic community, but welcomes applications from other denominations and faiths who support its religious ethos, subject to places.
- The school is a voluntary aided school in the Diocese of Southwark.
Source: St Francis RC Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Visiting
- Prospective parents are invited to visit the school to see it for themselves.
Source: St Francis RC Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
The school day and clubs
- The school runs a programme of extracurricular activities that includes creative and physical opportunities.
Source: St Francis RC Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Support
- The SENDCO maintains a register of children with special educational needs and advises class teachers and support staff.
- Interventions are provided to individuals and groups to address specific targeted needs where identified.
Source: St Francis RC Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
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School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 100826. Checked 9 November 2026.
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