St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School
Lowfields Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 5GAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Stockton-on-Tees for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 86 schools in Stockton-on-Tees. It ranks 25th of 40 primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 November 2023, report published 14 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 November 2023
Pupils are happy at this school and are very keen to learn. They demonstrate exceptional attitudes both in the classroom and around school. Pupils know that staff expect them to behave well. They make great efforts to meet these expectations. Pupils are very welcoming; they hold doors open for others in school and talk politely to visitors. Pupils concentrate well in lessons. They work with enthusiasm; many raise their hands to answer questions. They enjoy contributing and proudly demonstrate what they know. Pupils have a clear understanding of diversity. They study interesting topics linked to this, such as Black Lives Matter in English. Pupils develop a sound knowledge of a variety of communities and the lives of the people in the communities. Staff have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils with SEND are well supported by teachers and teaching assistants to access the curriculum. Many pupils achieve well because of the school's emphasis on pupils knowing and remembering more of the curriculum. The school provides opportunities for pupils to become responsible leaders. Pupils in Year 4 and above are members of the school council and peer mentors. Pupils in lower year groups are responsible class monitors. Pupils who hold these roles of responsibility discuss the impact they have had confidently. For example, pupils who hold roles of responsibility explained that they support local food banks and help with community engagement on car parking near the school.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, teachers do not precisely assess when pupils are ready to move on from a task. As a result, there is some variability in how the intended curriculum is delivered. The school should ensure that teachers implement the intended curriculum to ensure that all pupils progress rapidly through the planned curriculum.
- In the early years, there is not enough clarity around the rationale for some tasks. This means that some tasks do not build on the curriculum knowledge as set out in the school's planning. The school should ensure that staff plan tasks that link to meaningful learning for children.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
462 pupils on roll, with places for 478
Schools near St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whinstone Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Myton Park Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Barley Fields Primary | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 69% met the expected standard |
| Bader Primary School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 62% met the expected standard |
| St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy | 0.9 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 74% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DALES ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louise Probets
- Phone
- 01642769942
- Address
- Lowfields Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 5GA
- Local authority
- Stockton-on-Tees
- URN
- 147275
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.