St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Norwich (Norfolk).
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
The family of St. Francis of Assisi is a school community following in the footsteps of Christ and built on the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church.
Mission 'Learning & Growing Together in God's Love' Inspired by the life of Christ we seek to provide an exceptional education which enables our children: and therefore to choose a path that enables them to be a positive influence upon our world.
Our values will enable every child and young person at St Francis of Assisi to receive the very best education, so that they are empowered to grow, learn and achieve in order to reach their full potential. We will develop high quality teaching, learning and support within our school and in doing so ensure that every child flourishes.
Our values which guide all of us as adults and children: Jessopp Road, Norwich NR2 3QB Headteacher: Felicity Hope Chair of Governors: Andrew Parle Enquiries: Mrs Juliette Clifford Telephone: 01603 441484 Email: Designed, produced, hosted & maintained by Creative Corner
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
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Key facts
- URN
- 142732
- 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
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- Norwich South
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2016
Governing body (9 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Andrew Stephen Parle | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melanie Betts | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Denise Rosembert | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Judy Ball | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| John Jackson | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Edwina Knowles | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Helen Watkins | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Lucia Carter | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Felicity Hope | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 |
| Fr Mark Ashwood Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr William Croston Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Samantha Ike Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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