"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)
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)
Mr Alex Augustus (Principal)
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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By Mr Craig
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May 15, 2026
Year 5 have shown brilliant resilience and maturity this week, adapting to working in the hall while continuing to produce excellent work. From creative writing and scientific investigations to Joe Wicks workouts and exciting reading discussions, the class have impressed every day.
By Miss Locke
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May 8, 2026
Year 6 have enjoyed a focused and productive week balancing SATs preparation with exciting learning across the curriculum. From researching Charles Darwin and designing websites to teamwork-filled rounders matches, the children have shown confidence, creativity and fantastic support for one another.
By Miss Ramsdale
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April 24, 2026
Year 1 have made a fantastic start to the Summer Term with church visits, creative English lessons and challenging maths puzzles. From learning about special celebrations with Father Tony to exploring The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch, the children have shown curiosity, confidence and determination.
By Mr Craig
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May 15, 2026
Year 5 have shown brilliant resilience and maturity this week, adapting to working in the hall while continuing to produce excellent work. From creative writing and scientific investigations to Joe Wicks workouts and exciting reading discussions, the class have impressed every day.
By Miss Locke
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May 8, 2026
Year 6 have enjoyed a focused and productive week balancing SATs preparation with exciting learning across the curriculum. From researching Charles Darwin and designing websites to teamwork-filled rounders matches, the children have shown confidence, creativity and fantastic support for one another.
By Miss Ramsdale
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April 24, 2026
Year 1 have made a fantastic start to the Summer Term with church visits, creative English lessons and challenging maths puzzles. From learning about special celebrations with Father Tony to exploring The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch, the children have shown curiosity, confidence and determination.
By Miss Whitehurst
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April 17, 2026
Year 2 have made a fantastic start back to school with cricket sessions, creative photography and thoughtful discussions in RE. From batting and bowling to exploring different photo styles and multiplication challenges, the children have shown enthusiasm, teamwork and confidence all week.
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