# St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School — Bedford, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Gemma Otter

## Contact

- **Address:** Biddenham Turn, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AT
- **Phone:** 01234 352062
- **Website:** http://www.stjosephsandstgregorys.com
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bedford/st-francis-of-assisi-catholic-primary-school-14684

## About

A safe, happy and inclusive Catholic Primary school in Biddenham, and proud to be at the heart of our local community. We strive to give every child the best possible education, in an environment where everyone is loved and valued.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Oct 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Wonderful School Experience!: We've been at St Francis of Assisi for 5 years now and it's been an absolute delight. The facilities are excellent, the teachers are caring and knowledgeable, and the values of kindness and compassion are truly embedded in the school. Our children have flourished here and we couldn't be happier! *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional School, Exceptional Teachers!: We moved to Bedford a year ago and were a bit worried about finding a good school, but St Francis of Assisi has exceeded all our expectations! The teachers are passionate, the facilities are state-of-the-art, and the sense of community is wonderful. Our child has thrived here and we feel so grateful to have found this school. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — A Good School, but Room for Improvement: We were part of the St Francis of Assisi community for 3 years and had a generally positive experience. The school's values of kindness and compassion are truly admirable, and the teachers were always supportive. However, we felt that the school could do more to engage with parents and keep them informed about their child's progress. Also, the school's IT system was a bit outdated, which caused some issues for our child's online learning. *(Mar 2022)*

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