"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 our academy. We are a Catholic and Church of England School, nestled in an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) in the idyllic seaside town of Ventnor on the Isle of Wight. 

We see the whole child in our care. We notice the unique talents and gifts they bring. Our staff strive to nurture and develop the smallest flicker of potential, to guide the children to a fulfilled and successful future.


As a parent, you’ll want your child to make a strong start to their education, to feel included and valued, to build towards having choices in life and finding their place within the world. At St Francis we share these thoughts. We want to enrich the lives of the children entrusted to us, to inspire and motivate them to be the best they can be.


St. Francis is a busy, successful school - full of life and offering a welcome to all. We work hard to enrich lives and develop confident, independent learners.


Welcome to St Francis Academy - an exclusive view of our school.  If prospective families would like more information please contact the school office.

Welcome to St Francis Academy - an exclusive view of our school.  If prospective families would like more information please contact the school office.

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A group of children are posing for a picture in front of a dinosaur skeleton.
By Miss Stokes March 30, 2025
Year 4 have explored animal teeth, translated polygons across grids, and wrapped up a heartfelt book about friendship and loyalty. Add in a trip to the Natural History Museum, and it's safe to say this week has been full of excitement and learning!
A group of children are sitting at a table painting
By Miss Locke March 14, 2025
Year 6 have been busy showing just how far they’ve come, with assessment success, outdoor PE fun, and thoughtful discussions inspired by Wonder. They’ve also created worry stones in PSHE – a colourful reminder that it’s okay to feel all the feels.
A woman with pink hair is sitting in a chair holding a feather.
By Miss South March 10, 2025
Reception had a fantastic visit from Emma at the Wildheart Sanctuary, where they met Steve the white-tailed eagle and even a chick! From comparing wingspans to learning about sharp talons and beaks, it was an exciting, hands-on experience with these incredible apex predators.
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A group of children are posing for a picture in front of a dinosaur skeleton.
By Miss Stokes March 30, 2025
Year 4 have explored animal teeth, translated polygons across grids, and wrapped up a heartfelt book about friendship and loyalty. Add in a trip to the Natural History Museum, and it's safe to say this week has been full of excitement and learning!
A group of children are sitting at a table painting
By Miss Locke March 14, 2025
Year 6 have been busy showing just how far they’ve come, with assessment success, outdoor PE fun, and thoughtful discussions inspired by Wonder. They’ve also created worry stones in PSHE – a colourful reminder that it’s okay to feel all the feels.
A woman with pink hair is sitting in a chair holding a feather.
By Miss South March 10, 2025
Reception had a fantastic visit from Emma at the Wildheart Sanctuary, where they met Steve the white-tailed eagle and even a chick! From comparing wingspans to learning about sharp talons and beaks, it was an exciting, hands-on experience with these incredible apex predators.
A person is looking at a map of the united kingdom
By Miss Broadsmith February 28, 2025
This week, Year 1 dived into cricket and dodgeball, explored European foods and flags, and mastered addition with number balances. From perfecting past tense sentences to discovering the Isle of Wight on a map, it’s been a week full of fun and learning!
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