"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 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.
By Miss Cruickshank
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March 27, 2026
Year 3 have had a fantastic week packed with practical learning. From water safety in swimming to exploring flowers and mastering column subtraction, the children have shown confidence, curiosity and great enthusiasm across all their lessons.
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.
By Miss Cruickshank
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March 27, 2026
Year 3 have had a fantastic week packed with practical learning. From water safety in swimming to exploring flowers and mastering column subtraction, the children have shown confidence, curiosity and great enthusiasm across all their lessons.
By Miss Stokes
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March 20, 2026
Year 4 have had another fantastic week filled with creative writing, scientific discovery and local geography. From imagining dramatic endings to The Island of the Nine Whirlpools to exploring digestion and comparing Ventnor with Shanklin, the children have impressed with their enthusiasm and teamwork.
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