Highcliffe Road, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS27 9LX
10 simple reasons to choose St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley
State primary school (voluntary aided) and nursery in Morley, Leeds.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Leeds and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.8 pupils per class and 25.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 4% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Catholic social morality.
In the top 10% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.
Find another school near St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley
Independent Prep Schools
Queenswood School, Leeds (0.5 miles); Dale House School (2.8 miles); Fulneck Junior School (5.2 miles).
State Primary Schools
Morley Victoria Primary School (0.7 miles); Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School, Heckmondwike (4.2 miles); Thorpe Primary School (4.3 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Fulneck School (5.2 miles); Silcoates School (5.3 miles); Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (6.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Morley Academy (0.5 miles); Batley Girls High School (2 miles); Batley Grammar School (2.7 miles).