St Francis Catholic Academy
Rye Piece Ringway, Bedworth, CV12 8JNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Francis Catholic Academy is a primary school in Bedworth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 284 schools in Warwickshire. It ranks 3rd of 8 primary schools in Bedworth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 December 2012, report published 9 January 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 June 2023
St Francis Catholic Academy is a small school with a caring ethos. Parents and pupils value its small size and family atmosphere. Pupils feel safe at the school because staff look after them well. Staff also encourage pupils to look after each other, and pupils endeavour to do so. Pupils like the school and are proud of it. They enjoy the stimulating and friendly environment that leaders and staff have created for them. Leaders have designed a curriculum that supports pupils' academic and personal development well. Leaders and staff have high expectations for all pupils. They foster pupils' interest in learning. Pupils achieve well and leave the school well prepared for secondary education. Pupils' behaviour in lessons and around the school is excellent. They get on with one another and respect staff. They are polite, helpful and eager to do their best. They know that bullying is not acceptable, and that staff will deal with it effectively when it happens. Leaders and governors take pride in sustaining strong links between the school and the community. They organise fundraising events and support worthy causes in the local area. Parents appreciate that leaders and staff are approachable.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, assessment systems are not effective enough in helping staff to identify and address pupils' misconceptions. As a result, pupils may not make as much progress as they could in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that the effective use of assessment to inform teaching is more consistent across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
209 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Francis Catholic Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race Leys Infant School | 0.2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Race Leys Junior School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| St Michael's Church of England Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| All Saints Bedworth CofE Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| The Canons C of E Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Hubbard
- Phone
- 02476315279
- Address
- Rye Piece Ringway, Bedworth, CV12 8JN
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- URN
- 141817
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.