St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot, Ascot
St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Ascot, part of Mother Teresa Catholic Academy Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 6 schools in Ascot with published results, and 1st of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Windsor and Maidenhead (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot in detail
St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions you will ever make for your child, and we are delighted you are considering joining our school family."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.
Coming up: an admissions event on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 9.30am and an admissions event on Wednesday 9 December 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Windsor and Maidenhead
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 77% in Windsor and Maidenhead and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (100% in reading, 100% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot
For September 2026 entry, 36 families put St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot as their first choice and 74 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot are South Ascot Village Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 87% reading, 70% maths); St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill (0.8 miles, Good, 87% reading, 63% maths); Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Sunningdale (1.6 miles, Good, 100% reading, 97% maths); and Windlesham Village Infant School (1.7 miles, Good).
St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
South Ascot Village Primary SchoolSt Michael's CofE Primary School, SunninghillHoly Trinity CofE Primary School, SunningdaleWindlesham Village Infant School
The trust
St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot is one of 8 schools run by Mother Teresa Catholic Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
2.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 8.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (57%), Mixed (13%) and Asian (6%).
In 2026, 18 pupils (8.6%) received SEN support and 2 (1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ascot Railway Station, about 990 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Coronation Road (adjacent), 320 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 46 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Windsor and Maidenhead (80).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot issued 2 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are proud of their role within the school community. They take the school's values to heart, and live up to the 'golden rules'. Above all, they show kindness and consideration for one another. Older pupils act as 'buddies' and mentors for younger peers. This helps to reinforce routines, behaviour and the culture of learning within the school.
Standards of achievement are very high for all pupils. This stems from the aspirational approach the school takes from the moment children arrive in early years. Staff have a clear sense of every pupil's potential to succeed. Disadvantaged pupils, although few in number, develop the same depth and mastery in learning as their classmates.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school sets out a highly ambitious programme of knowledge and skills for pupils to learn. This enables pupils to encounter new ideas and concepts. In art and design, for example, pupils learn about the works and techniques of great artists. This enhances their cultural understanding, as well as developing an appreciation of the skills of famous artists. Learning is sequenced carefully at every stage. In mathematics, children in reception develop a firm grasp of number and shape. As they move up through the school, this strong start supports pupils to calculate and solve problems with increasing accuracy and confidence. Although not yet fully evident in national tests, pupils achieve exceptionally well in mathematics.
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its July 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
2.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 97% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot
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Newsletter 17th July 2026
17 Jul 2026
Newsletter 3rd July 2026
3 Jul 2026
Newsletter 12th June 2026
12 Jun 2026
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Windsor and Maidenhead is 6 (the median across 83 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
212 pupils
210 places
2 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Ascot
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ascot
Across Windsor and Maidenhead council
Places available
1,627
Applications
1,266
Got 1st preference
86.2%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All primary applications across Windsor and Maidenhead council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
18
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
9.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
210
Total Pupils
97
Boys
113
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
21.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£43,792
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,112
Per pupil
£1134k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
8.1%
Persistent absence
185
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot
Questions parents ask about St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot
What are SATs results like at St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot?
Of the pupils at St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot's Ofsted rating?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024.
What is the catchment area for St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot?
No fixed boundary. When St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot is oversubscribed, Windsor and Maidenhead allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot?
Classes at St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot average 30 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot has around 210 pupils on roll. 2% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot?
4.6% of sessions were missed at St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot in 2024/25. 8.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot?
Apply through Windsor and Maidenhead's coordinated admissions process, naming St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Windsor and Maidenhead is 6 (the median across 83 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot is at Coronation Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9HG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)