St Francis CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Swindon, South West SN25 1UH · Swindon
#340 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#3473 of 15,697 nationally
About St Francis CofE Primary School
St Francis CofE Primary School is a local authority primary located in Swindon, in the Swindon local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 432 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 72.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 340th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (97th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 432; capacity filled 91.5%.
There are 93 schools in Swindon; St Francis CofE Primary School ranks 22nd of 89 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)70%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)10%
- 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%)3.7%
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 CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 432
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 3.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 91.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 70%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 10%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St Francis CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Orchid Vale Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
355 students · 671 m away
Haydonleigh Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
540 students · 891 m away
Abbey Park School
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,193 students · 1.1 km away
Oakhurst Community Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
397 students · 1.2 km away
Red Oaks Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
461 students · 1.2 km away
Haydon Wick Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
261 students · 1.2 km away
Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
419 students · 1.3 km away
Catherine Wayte Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
339 students · 1.6 km away
Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students · 1.7 km away
Bridlewood Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Compton CofE Primary School
Plymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
429 students
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Bournemouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
435 students
Parkfield Primary School
Taunton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
436 students
Montgomery Primary School
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437 students
Radipole Primary School
Weymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
437 students
East-the-Water Community Primary School
Bideford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
439 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Francis CofE Primary School a good school?
St Francis CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 72.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #340 of 1,695 in South West. 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 CofE Primary School rank in South West?
St Francis CofE Primary School ranks #340 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #3473 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Francis CofE Primary School?
St Francis CofE Primary School had 432 students in 2025.
Is St Francis CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Francis CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St Francis CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Francis CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.