St Francis Catholic Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Francis Catholic Primary School
Address: Station Road
Town/City: Nailsea
County: Somerset
Postcode: BS48 4PD
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01275 855373

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: The Cardinal Newman Catholic Educational Trust
Sponsor: The Cardinal Newman Catholic Educational Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Tim Purser
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 142 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 68% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.5%

Location and administration

URN: 148962
DfE Number: 802/2015
UKPRN: 10089993
UPRN: 24067944
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: North Somerset (E06000024)
Constituency: North Somerset (E14001399)
Electoral Ward: Nailsea Golden Valley (E05010288)
Diocese: RC05(Diocese of Clifton)

Easting & Northing: 347844E, 170123N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 25' 42.02" N 2° 45' 5.25" W
Plus Code: 9C3VC6HX+8C

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Nailsea School (0.5km)
  2. Golden Valley Primary School (0.5km)
  3. Hannah More Infant School (1.1km)
  4. Grove Junior School (1.2km)
  5. West Leigh Infant School (1.4km)
  6. Ravenswood School (1.5km)
  7. Lime Hills Academy (1.5km)
  8. Backwell School (1.5km)
  9. Kingshill Church School (1.6km)
  10. Backwell Church of England Junior School (2.3km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Wayne Baker - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 3 September 2027.
  • Mr Anderson Chaplow - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2021 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 6 December 2025.
  • Mr Anderson Chaplow - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 December 2029.
  • Mrs Marilyn Hambleton - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 February 2013.
  • Mrs Cath Hanley - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 March 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Bernie Hinchliffe - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 September 2028.
  • Mrs Lizzie Merry - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 January 2030.
  • Mrs Anne Penn - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 March 2029.
  • Mr Tim Purser - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Jason Yi - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2026.
  • Mr Jason Yi - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2030.