St Francis Catholic Academy
Academy converter primary school in Bedworth (Warwickshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment Welcome to St. Francis, I m thrilled to step into the role of Principal at St. Francis School, following Mrs. Culleton's retirement this past summer.
Having been part of the Holy Spirit MAC for seven years, I ve gained invaluable experience, particularly during my time at St. Anne's, where I helped the school secure a 'Good' Ofsted rating. St. Francis School is especially dear to me because I attended here as a child. This school shaped much of who I am today, and I m deeply committed to its continued success.
I m genuinely excited to meet all the families and get to know each of the children. I look forward to building strong relationships within our St. Francis community and leading the school into a bright and promising future.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Dance
- Drama
- Music
- Stem
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 141817
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Constituency
- North Warwickshire and Bedworth
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2015
Governing body (10 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sandra May Wilson | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| James Ison Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Victoria Ellen Farrer | Local Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Mary Skaag | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Michelle Rogers | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Shannon Leese | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Fr Patrick Brennan | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sharn Eggleton | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2024 · until 2028 | |
| Mrs Tsenolo Sexton | Local Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Clare Wapples | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sarah Hubbard | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sandra May Wilson Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record