St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bedford, East of England MK40 4AT · Bedford
#1790 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#14832 of 15,697 nationally
About St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School is a academy primary located in Bedford, in the Bedford local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 271 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 13.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1790th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (25th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 271; capacity filled 51.6%.
There are 93 schools in Bedford; St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School ranks 83rd of 88 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)44%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)34.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 271
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 34.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 51.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 44%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Bedford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,422 students · 306 m away
Westfield Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
298 students · 424 m away
Queen's Park Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
446 students · 455 m away
Great Ouse Primary Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
455 students · 616 m away
St James' CofE Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
194 students · 939 m away
Polam School
Bedford · Independent primary · Ages 1–9
99 students · 1.2 km away
Great Denham Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
677 students · 1.2 km away
Priory Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
214 students · 1.3 km away
Livingstone Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
457 students · 1.3 km away
Bedford Modern School
Bedford · Independent all-through · Ages 7–18
1,219 students · 1.3 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School a good school?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School has a Success Index (England) of 13.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1790 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School rank in East of England?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School ranks #1790 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #14832 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School had 271 students in 2025.
Is St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.